We must also address equity more than equality. This will provide a ladder for women to succeed. - Oluyemisi Oluremi Obilade

I was the first born of the family and was dearly loved by my grandparents and my mum. It was like a punishment but I knew that was the way out for me.

We must address the socialisation process that gives less worth to the girl-child. Our society from birth has conferred a subordinate role on the girl-child. We must also address equity more than equality. This will provide a ladder for women to succeed.

In some rural areas, parents withdraw girls from schools when they reach a certain age because they are afraid they will have to have relations with teachers.