Women
Need To Explore ‘Every Woman Centre’
While some
people may have heard about ‘Every woman’s centre’ and the service it offers, many are yet to come to terms with it.
For those hearing about ‘every woman centre,’ for the first time, it is a cancer treatment centre, be it breast or cervical, located at Marine-Base in Port Harcourt.
The President – elect of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Dr Obelebra Adebiyi used the occasion of the association’s week recently to call on every woman to explore the services of this all-important centre for check-ups and tests which she said is put at a very subsidized rate.
The call became imperative following the pains and trauma this enigma called cancer has continuously inflicted on the female folk, age not withstanding. Ordinarily, given the extent of information released from the medical world about cancer, its woes and remedies, one would expect a generation of women who are by every standard, aware, precautious and wary of its scourge.
On the contrary, Dr Obelebra announced that many still wallow in ignorance, as they do not even know what to do when it is eventually diagnosed.
She regrets that many do not see the need for a check-up exercise, while those who go for check-up, hide it on detection, and prefer alternative therapy by way of patronizing quacks, to the detriment of their life.
She insists that breast and cervical cancers can be treated if detected early. In her words, “early detection is the key to surviving this killer disease”.
However, for the medical women association, breaking the barriers of non – challance towards regular check-ups by the target audience, is a task that must be done but their worry remains how long this could be achieved.
“We are every where creating awareness but the big problem is for those concerned to take charge”, Dr Obelebra Adebiyi said.
To make real their resolve, the medical women association during its week recently organized an activities-packed programme with the theme: “Women’s Health in Sustainable Development”.
The package featured among others free medical tests and treatment, public enlightenment on women’s health. Others included media outreach, cancer walk and medical outreach to primary schools, with a view to reaching out to the young girls and women to educate them about breast and cervical cancers.
All the same, much as no one wishes to die even at old age, no one enjoys the thought of dying young either. The effort one personally makes to actualise dreams and wishes is the only thing that differentiates the wise from the fool.
It is no gainsaying the fact that there are diseases that are very disastrous to one’s health in this 21st century. Some of these diseases no doubt are nurtured and made worse by individuals due largely to careless attitudes and ignorance.
The efforts of the government towards women’s health in sustainable development can only be appreciated and made relevant when places like ‘every women Centre’ are regularly explored.
Sylvia ThankGod-Amadi/Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
Guests at the inaguration of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Week in Port Harcourt, recently
IVY-K Fashion by Igiebor Daddy Lucky, a Nigerian-born designer now based in the UK, has launched the latest menswear line, Dapper Man.
One of the collection’s strengths is its classic, clean aesthetic. Dapper Man delivers sharp, structured suits in a timeless black and white color scheme that exudes a sense of luxury and professionalism. The use of high-quality fabrics like wool and silk ensures that the suits not only look high-end but also feel luxurious to the wearer. The designer’s focus on detail is evident in the meticulous tailoring, with fitted blazers and crisp trousers forming the foundation of the collection.
Where IVY-K Fashion shines is in the subtle yet elegant touches. The inclusion of beads as embellishments on lapels and cuffs adds a unique flair, blending traditional craft with modern tailoring. This nod to African heritage gives the collection a distinct identity, offering something more personal and culturally significant than your standard menswear line.
However, despite the elegance of the Dapper Man collection, there is a lingering sense of missed opportunity. The black-and-white color palette, while classic, feels overly safe. In a fashion landscape where bold colors and daring patterns often make the strongest impact, the collection could benefit from incorporating more vibrant hues or experimenting with unconventional fabrics. Pushing the envelope with color or texture could elevate these designs from simply elegant to truly memorable.
In addition, while the tailoring of the blazers and trousers is immaculate, the collection lacks a sense of playfulness or modern edge that many contemporary menswear lines are embracing. The suits are undoubtedly stylish, but the collection as a whole leans heavily on tradition. Experimenting with asymmetrical cuts, bold patterns, or even layering could add an exciting dimension to Dapper Man. The challenge is to maintain the sleek sophistication of the collection while infusing it with a fresh, innovative spirit.
Another area that could use improvement is the overall cohesion of the collection. While the suits are well-crafted, there is a feeling of repetition across the pieces. More variation in design, such as different lapel styles, pocket configurations, or even bolder accessories, would give the collection greater diversity and visual interest.
In conclusion, Dapper Man by Igiebor Daddy Lucky showcases the designer’s strong grasp of classic tailoring and elegant design, but to truly capture the attention of a broader audience, IVY-K Fashion would benefit from more daring choices. By infusing the collection with bold colors, unexpected textures, and a more modern edge, Dapper Man could move from a well-crafted line to a trendsetting force in men’s fashion. With such a solid foundation, there’s no doubt that Igiebor Daddy Lucky has the potential to lead his brand toward greater heights
The trend of indecent dressing all in the name of fashion is fast becoming a norm in our generation and society at large. Most married women embrace this fashion as competition with single ladies.
Different scholars have given an in depth insight about dressing as a tool of communication. Non-verbal communication has been asserted as the communication between people by the means of signs or symbols. It conveys what we wish to disseminate to the public as either intentionally or not.
According to Paul Ekman and Michael Argyle, communication is carried out through what has been classified as “Presentational Code”. He listed nine codes of non-verbal communication, as body contact, facial expression, gestures, postures, eye movement, proximity, orientation, head nods and appearance.
This, being stated, married and single ladies should understand that their mode of dressing is communicative be it directly or indirectly as such body parts we call “private” are now being made public because of the trends or wearing of transparent dresses and this in turn calls on the attention of men who are weak and prone to illicit thoughts thus, resulting to most rape cases in our society.
This indecent dressing by most ladies has denied many their future husbands. The truth is that a man is attracted to his kind; his desires in marriage. It is often asserted that decency and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder, yet, in trending times of this 21st century, dress code and fashion in nudity form is gaining popularity.
This has become complicated as most men tend to toggle between their emotions (lust) and sanity (rationality) in terms of marriage, thereby setting a wrong foundation upon which most marriages are consummated.
On the other hand, most married women have embraced the trend of indecent dressing nipping it on the state of it being the choice dressing, approved by their spouses, leaving society with the question of what “responsible” man would prefer that the secrecy of the benefit of his marital vow has become the centre of attraction and viewership by the general public.
Hence, communicating with their dressing gas given licence to every male gender who is interested or attracted to what they see to make unsolicited sexual passes at them, which might be considered embarrassing.
At this juncture, it is important to state that ladies should dress decently knowing that they are the epitome of nation-building, they are nation-builders, character moulders and pacesetters not just in the lives of their families but to the society at large.
In most occasions, there are no clear border lines between the married women and the single ladies because of the rate of scanty dressing which has close the gap of differences.
Women and girls should embrace this call awakening to decent mode of dressing. Dresses that are meant to be worn indoors should remain indoors.
It is worrisome to see ladies wear shorts that are supposed to be worn in the living room on the streets without shame. This is an awakening call to our ladies, married and singles that the opposite sex do not expose their private body parts for the public. Sometimes, the ladies go about in the streets without wearing brazziers as to showcase their nipples.
The society should be sanitised of the menace of indecent dressing that is lurking and taking over the entire nooks and crannies of the society and the nation at large.
Let it be known that he or she is addressed in the manner he or she is dressed. There may be no room for a second impression. To the single ladies, your dressing decently will not stop you from meeting your Mr Right rather, it will increase your stake and place you on the list of most valued women in the society.
Dressing speaks louder than words.
Kate Chisom Isiocha
Isiocha is an OND final year student of Temple Gate Polytechnic.
