By Nkiruka Nnorom & Matthew Johnson
Experts at the 2nd National Military Fathers’ Leadership Summit have warned that repeated deployments and prolonged absence of military men, who are fathers, are weakening homes in barracks across Nigeria, with direct consequences for children’s education, discipline and emotional well-being.
Held in Lagos on Thursday with the theme: “Military Fathers as Protectors: Strengthening Families, Securing Communities”, the summit brought together serving officers, spouses, educators and civil society groups to address what speakers described as a silent crisis in military households.
They need support, not just medals
Speaking, Founder\CEO, SheSafety and Health Initiative, Ambassador Mabel Abel-Onaiwu, called for greater attention to the emotional wellbeing, safety and emergency preparedness of men in the Armed Forces.
