By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) — Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, has stated that being a mother is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.
In a special message to mark this year’s Mother’s Day, Nyesom Wike’s wife said that the society would have been significantly smaller, colder and ill-mannered without the contributions of mothers.
“Without doubt, being a mother is one of the most rewarding jobs there is in this world. It is safe to say, that our society would be significantly smaller, colder and more ill-mannered without mothers in it. Indeed, no society can exist or continue without mothers, the conduit through which procreation and nuturing is achieved.
“Our mothers teach us how to nurture, to love and respect people. They are mostly the ones, that inculcate the right moral values and ethics in children. More so, through her guidance, we as individuals learn how to be sensitive, empathetic and sympathetic to those around us,” she said in a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the Governor (Electronic Media), Simeon Nwakaudu.
According to her, Mother’s Day is a celebration of the bond of love and affection between a mother and her child.
She noted that it is a day when the society recognises the significant roles of mothers.
“Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is a celebration of the bond of love and affection between a mother and her child. It is an occasion where the child and society remembers and acknowledges the essence of motherhood and the effort that goes into giving birth to a new life, rearing and nurturing them to adulthood,” she said.
She suggested that occasion of the Mother’s Day should be a daily celebration because of the inestimable value of motherhood.
“I also urge our mothers not to relent in carrying out their unique, indispensable and God-given roles to their children, families and communities, for the greater glory of our dear Rivers State,” Justice Nyesom-Wike noted.
She decried domestic violence against women and the girl child who are future mothers.
“I appeal to our fathers, husbands, brothers, children, other relatives and friends to be committed in the campaign against harmful traditional practices, violence, abuse, discrimination and marginalisation of our women, be it at home, the workplace, schools and communities.
“Though showered gifts, rendered songs and praises are surely enjoyed by women, who are mothers or mother figures as regarded by many today, but they would be even happier to be loved, cared for and respected by us all for their selfless efforts to us and the society at large,” she said.
She wished all mothers in Rivers State and across the world a blessed and happy Mother’s Day.