My aunt was just a naive young girl when she got married off by her parent to one of the many suitors who came for her hand in marriage, as it was a common tradition in old times, she was barely 17, but as the custom, as long as you've attained puberty and already have suitors seeking your hand in marriage, their fathers wasted no time in marrying the girl off to the suitor of their choice, not even the bride's choice, and that was how my aunt's marital life started, they cared less about education, according to them women education would always end in the kitchen of their husband's house, so there was no need sending them to school, in fact marrying them off is more satisfactory to them and that was my aunt's plight, she didn't have a say, so she just did as her parent told her to, same with other girls her age even some lesser than hers.
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Fortunately for her, she got married to a man who is well educated, and also loved and cherished her even though their marriage was an arranged one, they grew to love each other, years passed and they were blessed with four beautiful children, but there was always one barrier that made her often embarrassed, she wasn't as educated as her husband, she stopped her education at junior secondary school, so attending public functions with her husband made her develop inferiority complex, which often causes a strain in their marriage, her husband got fed up one morning when my aunt refused to attend an educational function with him,even though he loved her, with all her flaws, then and there, he decided that she needed to go back to school, she was in her late 30's, and wondered how it would be possible for her to cope as a married woman with children, who also has her petty business to run, there was no way she could make it, she thought, her husband used that opportunity to inform her about the new opening of the first online university in Nigeria, known as the National Open University, with their unique motto "Work and learn"
with the launching of this university, obtaining a degree became easier and education, flexible and attainable by everyone who had one constrain or the other from work, family, busy lifestyle, or never just had the opportunity of going to school at an earlier age just like my aunt, and it's not just for the older citizens but young adults as well. Today, my aunt is no longer that woman with an inferiority complex, she is a graduate of computer science today and even extended to get her master's, she works at one of the biggest tech companies in Lagos and has done so much to upgrade herself and upgrade her family's status.
The introduction of online education has opened up a world of possibilities for those who may have faced barriers to traditional classroom-based learning. Individuals with disabilities, physical limitations, or distance can now access high-quality educational resources from the comfort of their homes, Gone are the days when pursuing higher education meant sacrificing career aspirations or sacrificing one important aspect of your life. With online courses, student can easily blend their studies with their busy schedules, whether they're working professionals, stay-at-home parents, or individuals living in remote areas.
Online education has also helped the youth to embrace technology in the aspect of learning, upgrading from the traditional method of learning, from what my aunt told me, becoming NOUN graduate means hard work, as there are no lecturers you could bribe to upgrade your grades just like we see as a norm in contemporary universities, the full responsibility to study you study materials rest on your shoulders if you want to pass with a good result, do for those that think online education is a getaway to get easy degree, it is not, they don't produce half baked/incompetent graduates, you work hard for your degree. It's crucial to remember that the essence of education lies in encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.
Online education platforms strive to not only provide access to knowledge but also cultivate these essential skills, empowering learners to become agents of positive change to themselves, family, communities, and the world at large. My aunt was already a very supportive wife with the petty business she did in the past, but by attaining a degree and getting a better job offer, she expanded her business and has workers managing it, while still fully committed to her tech job, her earning definitely more than before which further improves her support to her family. Her husband is always ready to show off his wife as he is proud of her success even though she graduated from school late, and all of the inferiority complex issues my aunt dealt with in the past are all gone, in fact, she is always honored at any events she attends.
Online education is an improvement in the education sector that has the power to unlock human potential and create a more equitable and inclusive world.it is our collective responsibility to take advantage of this opportunities presented by online education, while making sure that the pursuit of knowledge remains a goal that enriches lives, brings understanding, and moves society towards a brighter future.
Leo Power Up Day!
Though this post was inspired by the day 13 topic of the #MarchInleo monthly topic, Which You can also be a part of if you are looking out for topics to inspire you, check out the announcement post
Today is the 15th of March, which means another LPUD, where we power up Leo token, increasing our Leo stake and showing support to the Community,
Do you know there are some benefits attached to powering up Leo as long as you follow some certain rules below?
Your Leo power in total must be less than 25k on the 15th
You must power up at least 150 Leo
You must write a power up post;
you must not have powered down since September 15
And the benefits are you stand a chance to receive Leo delegation prizes, also 10 random accounts would be chosen for free premium upgrade on INLEO, if you can't power up 150, powering up 50 Leo can also earn smaller Leo delegation, so what are you waiting for, be a part of #LPUD today, don't miss out!.