I began my work life as a stand-in teacher, and this was due to my very good performance in secondary school. - Leila Fowler

There should be a strong family life at home and in school. Devote the weekends to your children; sit with them, be their friends, listen to their pains, because they have pains at their level.

Then, the teaching and nursing professions were considered the most appropriate professions for girls so, I took up a teaching appointment with St. Theresa's College.

There is a lot to learn from them. By doing this, and by being a living example of good values as parents, you will have a good close knit family. We still have a lot to learn to make Nigeria great. We all have a role to play.