...as third edition of ALAT Talk Series attracts young Nigerian professionals from across the country.
This discussion was held during the third edition of the
ALAT Talk Series, a platform for the exchange of ideas and insights about life,
relationships, technology, and finance. The virtual series themed
‘Relationship, Love and Work: How To Juggle It All’ was held via
teleconferencing application, Zoom.
The latest edition of the series was aimed at providing
young Nigerians with the skills and knowledge required to combine a hectic work
lifestyle with a healthy sex/love life. Media personality and co-host of the
OffAir Show, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, moderated the 90-minute session. Comments
and questions poured in from the eager audience who watched on the Zoom app and
via ALAT’s Facebook page.
Akah and Claire Nnani’s session was brutally honest as they
shared their experiences as a couple, their transition into parenthood, and how
they thrived as business partners while managing their demanding careers. Akah
emphasised the need for trust, “trust is important in all our dealings. We
trust each other in setting boundaries and understanding each other’s perspectives
while managing our business together.” Claire buttressed Akah’s point with her
take on the need for couples to reach an understanding, “It is hard not to see
each other as competition, especially when you are working in the same space,
but understanding your strengths is key.”
During the event, the Head, Marketing Communications and
Investor Relations, Wema Bank, Funmilayo Falola reiterated the objective of the
ALAT Talk Series and the importance of addressing key financial decisions from
the onset: “At ALAT we are committed to improving financial literacy among
young Nigerians by providing them with the tools and services to make the right
financial decisions in any situation even marriages and relationships.
This is why we advise the need to address the seemingly
difficult financial decisions from the onset. Investment plans, yearly and
monthly budgets, individual and joint financial goals, allowances and childcare
plans, are some of the important conversations to have in any relationship,”
she added.
Speaking on the sexual status of many relationships in
Nigeria, Sex Expert, Hannah Jonathan spoke about boundaries and influence,
“Most couples do not set boundaries early in their relationship and are easily
influenced by work, friends and family, which leads to stress. This stress
causes frustration that can cause further issues in the future.”
Over the years, ALAT has developed several youth-focused
initiatives to support Nigerians across the country in building sustainable
relationships and a healthy lifestyle - and this third edition of the ALAT Talk
Series is one of such initiatives.
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