Sanmi Falobi, Coordinator of the International Men’s Day (IMD) Nigeria, has said Nigerians must celebrate the contributions of men in making society a better place for the good of all.

This was noted in a statement by Mr Falobi ahead of the annual IMD celebration observed every year on November 19.

Mr Falobi said  the International Men’s Day observance across over 90 countries is an opportunity to celebrate men and their contributions to the workplace, their families and society; hence, it is instructive that Nigeria should not be left behind in commemorating IMD.

The significance of drawing awareness and galvanising stakeholders (government, private sector, organisations, families, and individuals) in Nigeria to have a cluster of events and initiatives to commemorate the IMD is the opportunity to promote values, character and responsibilities associated with being a man, stated Mr Falobi.

He added, ”We must share perspectives and pass ideals to enhance and celebrate the contribution of men to their families, workplace, society and national life.

“Bearing in mind the peculiarities of the Nigeria context and the enormous challenges that the Nigerian men are burdened with, IMD, therefore, provides the opportunity for corporate organisations, government institutions, businesses, and religious bodies to initiate clusters of independent activities at highlighting the positive values of men to their families, communities and the society at large.”

Mr Falobi explained that IMD “is not only an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate men” who make things happen but also to motivate men to make things happen for a safer, better and saner society while recognising and highlighting the positive values of men to their families, communities and the society at large.

(NAN)