This is the time of year when everyone takes a moment to honor fathers, the men who wear invisible capes. Father’s Day is today, June 15, and it’s all about honoring the fathers, grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, and male mentors who have molded our lives with love, guidance, and unwavering support.
Father’s Day isn’t marked by boisterous celebrations or ostentatious décor like birthdays or anniversaries, but it has a profound significance. It’s a time to express gratitude for the school runs, life lessons, silent sacrifices, and even the constant stream of dad jokes.
Social media is already ablaze with old pictures, touching messages, and family videos honoring these unsung heroes in Nigeria and elsewhere. For many dads, simply hearing “I love you” brightens their day, while others are getting breakfast in bed and others are getting a shirt and tie (again).
Being a father is not a job that is best suited for everyone. Today serves as a reminder that fatherly love can take many different forms, and each one is deserving of praise, regardless of whether your father was the compassionate one who wept at your graduation or the strict one who taught you how to persevere.
Give your dad a big hug, pick up the phone, or send that text. If he’s not here anymore, tell his favorite story or light a candle in his honor. No matter how you celebrate it, don’t let the day pass without paying tribute to the man or men who raised you.
The world salutes you today, Father’s Day, to all the kings out there!
