I remember the Aba Women Rebellion where at least 25,000 Igbo women protested against colonial oppression.
I come from the same land with those dynamic women, born of confidence & resilience to years of oppression & social injustice.
My name is Rinu Ochiagha Oduala.
#IAmIgboToo
The same way when you’re on a plane you’re told to put on your oxygen mask first before you help others is the same way you have to show up for yourself first before showing up for others. #survivaltips
A lot of our insecurities around speaking up in the work place stem from our childhood. As a Nigerian child, I remember being told several times to keep quiet while adults were speaking. I’ve had to address this with my inner child and let her know her voice was and is valid.
Feels so good when I catch up friends after a long time and hear they’re doing well, taking care of their mental health, putting themselves first and just trying their best to find peace - whatever that may look like. It releases any guilt for not checking in and gives me peace.
"We all know that #women are underrepresented in the media but seeing statistics and facts make this a lot more powerful...#digitalmedia has created a playing field where a lot of voices can be heard" - @NAsinugo#WEMatter Women and the Media - Happening Now!
In the midst of all these killings, no police officer has been arrested, no soldier has been arrested, no one has resigned, no responsibility on the part of government, no accountability. This is a failure of government, first and foremost. This is the shame of it all!