“Men are just as much in need of celebration and support as women” – Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunso Alakija writes as she celebrates International Men’s Day

Billionaire oil mogul and richest woman in Africa, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, has said that men are just as much in need of celebration and support as women. She said this in celebration of international Men’s day.

She noted that the rate of suicide is higher in men compared to women as men are imprisoned by unrealistic societal expectations.

“Today is International Men’s Day. You may wonder why we need a day apart to celebrate men,” she wrote. “According to World Health Organization, across the world, suicide rates are significantly higher for men compared to women. “Like women, men are also imprisoned by unrealistic societal expectations and stereotypes. “It is my opinion that men are just as much in need of celebration and support as women. A thriving society cannot be possible without equal focus on both genders “I celebrate all the incredible men who are positive role models to young ones and a loving pillar of strength to their families and communities.”