Food is one of the basic needs of man. It is more important than shelter and clothing in the hierarchy of needs. A hungry man, they say, is an angry man. There are, therefore, so many angry men in Africa, if that saying is anything to go back. Statistics show that
Parents are like the proverbial mother hen that protects its chicks from the hawks, among other dangers. Once this covering is gone, the chicks are exposed to the vagaries of life. No matter what age, the departure of one’s parents is a big loss. The loss is worse felt when one
There are many children, particularly in the rural and suburbs, who are deprived of basic living resources. There are frightening statistics out there that reveal the scary fact that Africa’s future is bleaker if nothing is done urgently. For instance, half of the continent’s population is children, up to 20%
Education is a unique investment in life. This basic principle is the key to policies on education by nations of Africa. Education has continued to advance, diversify and broaden its reach and coverage since the history of man. Every country develops its system of education to convey and support its
Women are more vulnerable and worse hit by poverty, across the world. In any country, the number of women below the poverty line is usually higher than the number of men. The explanation for this is not far-fetched. There are many reasons accounting for the overwhelming population would poor women,
In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘education is a powerful tool that can be used to change the world’. No truer words were ever said about education. A society that does not prioritize education is planning to be left behind by more progressive people. Education has been identified as the
The innocent smiles on the faces of children during a photography session, regardless of socioeconomic status, are instructive. It can be used to portray the conditions of many Africans who wear wry smiles while they are buffeted and pummelled by degrading conditions. It is generally believed that smiles mean hope,
