…. Over 5,000 Women To Participate At The Conference.
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has
unveiled activities lined up for the anticipated 23rd National Women’s
Conference, an initiative of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials
(COWLSO), noting that this year’s conference will feature over 5,000
women.
Speaking at a press briefing held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Dr. Sanwo-Olu
explained that the annual programme has earned a remarkable reputation
and assumed the status of a purpose-driven international conference
through which women are galvanized and inspired to make a difference.
She said this year’s edition of the National Women’s Conference is tailored
towards assisting women to be more productive and positively influence the
society.
According to her, the theme for this year’s Conference is “Unleash Your
Potential” and will be a combination of both virtual and physical
participation, noting that the conference will commence on Tuesday, 17th
and run till Thursday, 19th October 2023 at the Convention Centre, Eko
Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos.
The First lady who doubles as the Chairman of Committee of Wives of
Lagos State Officials expressed that the conference will have the
attendance of eminent personalities such as the mother of the Nation and
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, OON as the mother of
the Day and Special Guest of Honour.
In her words “Other Special Guests of Honour gracing this year’s grand
event are, His Excellency, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria; Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi
Makinde and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State”.
She further noted that the conference will feature over 5000 participants
physically and virtually from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies
(MDAs) of the Lagos State Government, other State Government
delegates, political groups, civil society, and other organizations.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu affirmed that a team of seasoned facilitators and panelists
will extensively discuss germane topics affecting women such as Health,
Agriculture and Food Security, Education, Empowerment, Cyber Security,
Harnessing the power of digital technology, family and lifestyle.
She highlighted some of the Pre-Conference activities which include the
COWLSO Fun Day for all members to unwind and an Awareness Walk
slated for Saturday, 7th October at Epe.
The First Lady encouraged the public to follow the various activities of the
conference through the official website and other social media platform of
the body.
“We want to appeal to our people to connect through the live streaming on
www.lagosonline.tv and www.COWLSO.org.ng; on
Facebook www.facebook.com/followlasg,@WeAreCowlso or
@OfficeOfLagosStateFirstLady”, she stated.
Our platform according to her also include; Instagram where viewers can
follow @WeAreCowlso and YouTube/Google+ @ YouTube.com/lasgpage.
In her remarks, the Chairman, Conference Planning Committee, Prof. Dr.
Olufunke Adeyeye examined that the conference for the women is not only
about sharing insight but ensuring the women are motivated to go beyond
their comfort zone as the theme encapsulates their collective aspiration to
break free from various constraints, limitations and barriers.
Prof. Adeyeye opined that the conference will provide participants an
opportunity to create a symphony of ideas that will bring out the best in
them.
Olubukonla Nwonah
Deputy Director, Public Affairs
Office of the First Lady, Lagos State.
