Oyo state, Ibadan – The Oyo State House of Assembly has proposed the adoption of paternity leave for male workers in the state’s public and private sectors. The proposal is to enhance the family bond and provide additional care for the newborn and their spouses by men....Read Full Article >>➤
Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman says paternity leave will enable fathers to support their partners during the recovery period after childbirth. The lawmaker representing Oyo East/West State Constituency, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, moved the motion on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Olorunpoto said a newborn baby relies on a strong bond with caregivers, especially parents.
As reported by Leadership, the lawmaker said the parents influence the babies’ emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
According to Olorunpoto, paternity leave will enable fathers to support their partners during the recovery period after childbirth.
The lawmaker argued that it would promote gender equality and shared responsibility in parenting among childbearing families.
He added that many countries, including some States in Nigeria, have adopted paternity leave as a measure to improve productivity in their societies.
Olorunpoto noted that the Federal Government through the Federal Civil Service as well as Lagos and Enugu States have already implemented the paternity level.
“Many countries and states have adopted the paternity leave policy, and it has helped in boosting morale and improved productivity, while at the same time fostering family cohesion and stability,”
The lawmaker emphasised that the absence of paternity leave may hinder workers’ ability to provide necessary emotional and practical support to their families during the postnatal period.
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