Today being the international children’s day was the maiden Street walk of the Girl Child Initiative.
Children are blessings to the world,in fact children are the world and a greater segment in this world is the girl child,hence the need to celebrate her especially in the rural setting.
One would ask why we didn’t just visit a school and gift them,why decide to walk?
Well those that really need the pads and the jotters don’t have money to go the school,if you want to help them take it to where they are learning their skills or their houses and that was why we went on the walk.
It is with great joy and fulfilment I share these pictures with you, words cannot quantity the amount of joy within me as I type this, well the pictures would speak for themselves…maybe just maybe you might understand that the world needs more of us,the female specie needs more from us. Just maybe we might see that selfishness would get us no where and generosity wouldn’t reduce the amount we have for ourselves instead it would multiply us beyond our wildest imaginations.
I wouldn’t tell you there where no challenges before this program,in fact it would amaze you to know that this program almost did not hold but I tell you when man is walking in God’s purpose miracles are always one call away.
I would like to appreciate God without whom this program wouldn’t have been held.
I would also like to appreciate the following few,in no particular order.
My mother whose undying love made contributions for this program.
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) Keffi Unit Commander for his outrageous contribution.
The District Manage,Nigerian Postal Services(NIPOST) whose motherly counsel charged me never to give up.
Mr Aliyu Orume whose companionship and support cannot be undermined.
Elizabeth Fashino who would go any learnt to make sure my dreams are achieved
My CDs president and vice president for supporting without prejudice
My colleagues at work (Leah and Tina) despite their tight schedules making sure they went
And last but not the least Rabi and her friend who made it smooth all through.
Without forgetting I would like to thank Olagrapgics for his help behind the scenes and Olalekan R-star Pluzone Graphics for always being on stand by. I would also like to appreciate Olubukola of Helpinghands Foundation,who made the donations of pads months back.
Not also forgetting sunnytech photo who gave out his camera to me to make this program memorable.
Finally I would like to thank a special friend for always listening and punctuating where my sight overlooked.
Without you all we wouldn’t have spread love like we did today.
God bless you,
God bless GCI,
God bless Keffi,Nasarawa State.
God bless Nigeria.
I’m Olufunke Olabode,the initiator @thegirlchildinitiative
I’m a feminist and a 21st century activist.
Happy children’s day!
