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Summary
National Girl Me Too Day honours the resilience of women in Nigeria and beyond, calling for solidarity, shared voices, and collective strength in the face of systemic silencing and everyday struggles.
Today is National Girl, Me Too Day, a day to celebrate the strength, endurance, and solidarity of women everywhere. It’s a reminder that no woman stands alone. Every challenge, triumph, and act of courage is felt by us all.
In Nigeria, women carry a heavy load and are often expected to hold everything together — families, communities, and economies. Whether they’re market women, activists, executives, or mothers, the struggles may look different, but the resilience is the same. Yet, too often, women face these battles in silence. Strength shouldn’t mean suffering alone. It means knowing that when one woman speaks up, others can say, “Me too.”
This day reminds us of how powerful it is to share experiences. It’s about acknowledging the women who refuse to stay silent, no matter the pressure. Take Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for example. She faces constant bullying in the Senate just for standing her ground. Women like her show us that true strength isn’t just about surviving; it’s about refusing to be quieted.
There is real power in women supporting women. In Nigeria, you’ll find countless informal networks where women lift each other up — helping each other’s businesses, offering advice, and creating spaces where they can speak freely. When we stand together, we challenge the systems that try to break us down.
National Girl, Me Too Day is more than a day of recognition—it’s a call to action. It reminds every woman that she is not alone, that her struggles are seen, and that together, we can demand a world that supports us—a world where women’s strength isn’t punished but celebrated. Until we get there, we can only stand side by side.
