EDITOR’S
LETTER
Dear Ladies,
beat you up, then impregnate you!”
Interestingly, and unfortunately, there
were no consequences for his action.
While this is heartbreaking, what
is by far worse is the women who
harm other women in the name of
culture and tradition or for financial
gain. Women who have become the
problem instead of eliminating the
problem. Consider this; it is women
who sit and shave the heads of
widows. It is women who mutilate the
genitals of women. And it is women
who lure other women into sex
trafficking. As we celebrate women
and womanhood this month, I would
like to use this medium to appeal to
all women to do to another woman as
you would have her do to you. If it is
not good for you, then don’t inflict it
on another woman. Let’s look out for
each other. Be your sister’s keeper.
Welcome to March!
Happy Women’s Day and Happy
Mother’s Day. I love the month
of March because it is a time
to celebrate women and their
achievements. A lot has been
accomplished in the fight for
equality and fair treatment,
but a lot still needs to be done,
especially for women in developing
nations who are victims of one or
more forms of domestic violence.
Several years ago, there was a
joke making the rounds in my
nation of origin, Nigeria. This
was the joke; three women
attended an international women’s
conference. Two of the women
were from developed countries and the third, from
Nigeria. They were taught to train their husbands
to get more involved in domestic work. When they
returned to the conference the following year to
share their experiences, the first woman said, I did
what I was taught, and the first day, I saw nothing,
the second day, I saw nothing, but on the third day, I
saw significant changes in my husband. The second
woman came up and said the same thing. Then
the woman from Nigeria came up and said, I did
what I was taught, and the first day, I saw nothing,
the second day, I saw nothing, but on the third day,
I began to see a little from my right eye. This joke
was very well received. People thought it was funny
and they laughed. By laughing, they were not only
consenting to violence against women, but they
were also promoting it. The joke and the response
it received sent home a strong message, one that
said to women, this society will not tolerate gender
equality and if you try to bring it here, you will be
beaten into submission. And in July 2016 a senator
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dino Melaye said
to his female colleague, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, “I will
You are reading DOZ Issue 41, March 2019, and it is
loaded with exciting stories that will not leave you
the same. Our DOZ That Inspire You, for this issue
is, Elder Nicole Mason Esq. She is an outstanding
woman. A few months ago, I had the honour of
having her as my guest on DOZ Show. She shares
with us her journey to becoming a lawyer, applying to
law school nine times and being rejected nine times.
If you have ever faced rejection, her story will inspire
you to try again. No, you are not permitted to quit!
“DOZ Chronicles: Ruki” continues in this issue. If
you read the last issue, then you already know that
Emeka is dead. So, what becomes of Ruki and her
family? Enjoy finding out.
I look forward to seeing you next month.
Blessings!
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DOZ Magazine | March 2019