Ibadan businessman, publisher of The Street Journal Newspaper and National Chairman of the Association of Online Media Practitioners in Nigeria (AMPCON), Mogaji Wole Arisekola is one of those distinguished and responsible fathers who are pleased with the concept of fatherhood that undergone a significant transformation in recent years that are enviable and worthy of emulation.
Traditionally, fathers were expected to be the primary breadwinners, while mothers took on the role of caregiving and nurturing. However, in the modern context, fathers in Nigeria are now embracing new responsibilities and breaking away from gender stereotypes.
Today, Mogaji Arisekola has significantly convinced many that Nigerian fathers should be actively involved in the upbringing of their children and should no longer be confined to the role of strict disciplinarians but should become more nurturing and emotionally connected with their immediate family.
This unique and acceptable role is largely driven by the increasing number of working mothers who depend on their partners to share household and parenting duties. Impressively, Arisekola being a true family man has broken the glass ceiling, as he identifies himself with the metaphor that overcomes every barrier that prevent people from advancing in their careers or reaching higher levels of success in life including excellent parenting and as well as value system that caters to the greater good of the society.
A good father in Nigeria should not only be a provider or protector, but must be a nurturing figure who guides, supports, and molds the future generation, that is who Wole Arisekola is. He is always known for expressing love through kind words, physical touch, and quality time, these great virtues have been strengthening the bond between him and his entire household. He is also notable for showering affection on his children, he creates a nurturing environment that fosters emotional security, happiness, and confidence.
Nigeria’s society is evolving, and fathers have a pivotal role to exhibit in guiding their children through the complexities of life. A good father encourages open communication, actively listening to his children’s thoughts, concerns, and dreams. No wonder Arisekola is always providing a safe space for expression, he helps his children develop emotional resilience, self-esteem, and confidence.
A father’s unwavering love and support to his wife empowers his children to pursue their passions and overcome challenges with resilience. For Arisekola, he recognizes the profound influence good parenting has on his children. He leads by example, embodying the values he wishes to impart. Leading with honesty, integrity, and respect in all aspects of life. He inspires his children to strive for excellence. Through his actions, he teaches them essential life skills and shapes their character, nurturing responsible and conscientious individuals.
Another unique quality in this complete gentleman called Arisekola is that he has a penchant for taking the right investment decision in the life of his children and that is through quality education. Of course education is the key to unlocking a child’s potential, and a good Nigerian father like Arisekola understands its significance. By actively participating in his children’s academic journey, he instills a love for learning, fosters intellectual growth while also consistently demonstrating his commitment to their success and imparting valuable discipline and work ethics.
This amazing father equally encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing his children to navigate an ever-changing world. Arisekola creditably plays a vital role by instilling the importance of honesty, integrity, respect for elders, and empathy in his children. By sharing stories, traditions, and customs, he ensures the continuity of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. Always showing commitment to moral and cultural values, nurtures responsible and morally upright children are positively contributing to the fabric of society locally and in diaspora.
However, the daughter of Mogaji Wole Arisekola, Segilola Olasubulumi is not just blessed, well nurtured and properly brought up with sound educational background but stands a better chance to be a perfect wife to her heartthrob, Samuel Osereme Aishabokhae whose God’s ordained marriage will be coming up at a popular hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos in a matter of days in December 2024.
May God grant the two love birds the grace to experience joy, love and happiness on their wedding day and as they begin their new life together. May they also be firmly fixed with abiding fulfilment beyond their imagination. May God also grant them a prosperous future with children of their choice.
*Emmanuel Ajibulu is a seasoned media practitioner, infopreneur, a writer, PR consultant, and publisher of veracitydesk.com, an online magazine (emmanuelajibulu@gmail.com)
