June 21, 2026
Some fathers in Nigeria have lamented that national insecurity and a lack of societal appreciation are taking a severe physical and emotional toll on men striving to provide for their households.
The fathers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on the occasion of Father’s Day, expressed hopes for greater support from both the government and their families to cushion the intensifying burdens of modern fatherhood.
A father of three, Mr Shayo Bamisetemi, urged the government to create a more habitable environment for citizens, noting that the current insecurity situation should be urgently addressed rather than being politicised.
“As a dedicated father striving to provide a fulfilling life for my family, I urge the Nigerian government to create a more habitable environment for our loved ones.
