21st June, 2023
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has organised its 2nd Queen’s Club Meet and Greet Mentorship program.
This is contained in a press statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Joke Ladenegann-Oginni.
Oginni noted that the initiative was established by the Agency in June 2023 to further ensure the sustainability and continuity of the Queens Club.
Queens Club has grown significantly, increasing 300 to 1800 members across schools in Lagos state.
Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary DSVA, said the agency sought to partner with trailblazers in their respective sectors and prominent members of the society who are committed to child empowerment and community development.
According to her, students who are members of the Queen’s Club are to be mentored and impacted in their own space.
In her welcome address, Vivour-Adeniyi encouraged the girls to get ready to have an impactful session with their mentor and feel free to ask relevant questions they may have.
Folake Soetan, the CEO of Ikeja Electric, who was the mentor for the day, hosted members of the Queen’s Club of Ojodu Junior High School, Ojodu Junior Grammar School, and Babs Fafunwa Millenium Senior Grammar School for a one-day interactive mentorship session which took place at the Conference Room of the Ikeja Electric Office at Alausa Ikeja.
She facilitated the mentorship session and in her charge told the girls to be the best by being committed and driven to achieve their goals.
Stressing the need to possess a learning and open Spirit, Soetan urged the mentees to believe in themselves, imbibes and cultivate the Turn Around Personality.
Also, she spoke about the various issues women face in their careers and shared relevant tips on how to surmount these challenges.
Soetan lauded the State Government for its commitment to the Girl Child and the DSVA for implementing programs such as this to sustain the initiative for a greater future with more women impacting their world.
Though it was a meet and greet between the mentor and members of the Queen’s Club, also present were 3 Matrons from the concerned Schools.
One of the Queens, Idahosa Jennifer thanked the Lagos DSVA and their Mentor for the opportunity to meet and be inspired and assured that the take-home would be shared with their peers.