8th October, 2023
By Nimot Sulaimon
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on women and youth to actively engage in this year’s National Women’s Conference. She emphasized that the conference, themed “Unleash Your Potentials,” aims to inspire positive change within society.
Dr Sanwo-Olu made this call while leading members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in an awareness walk and campaign event in the Epe Division. This activity is part of the preparations for the 23rd National Women’s Conference scheduled to take place from October 17th to 19th, 2023.
She stressed that the conference provides a platform for women from diverse backgrounds to learn and share knowledge on important issues affecting women. The event aims to equip women to become better leaders and influencers in their communities.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu noted, “We have distinguished facilitators and experts addressing topics such as empowerment, food security, education, family, lifestyle, cybersecurity, and technology utilization, among other critical subjects.”
Participants can join the conference either in person or virtually by registering through the website www.COWLSO.org.ng. Dr Sanwo-Olu encouraged young people to utilize the virtual platform, which offers convenience for accessing technology and gaining valuable insights from the conference.
The First Lady highlighted that the conference will educate women and youth about current trends and issues like food security, eco-friendliness, and cybersecurity. It will also provide information about the state government’s health insurance scheme and how it can benefit individuals and families.
Additionally, the conference will offer opportunities for women to connect and network. Various segments of the event will be streamed to accommodate a wide range of participants.
During the awareness walk, Dr Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to Hon. Surah Animashaun, the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, for her warm reception and hospitality as the team embarked on their journey from Lekki-Epe T Junction. They visited local markets and communities, including Pobo Market, Aiyetoro Market, and Oluwo Modern Fish Market in Epe.
As part of the campaign, the First Lady and COWLSO members also paid a courtesy visit to Lady Doja Otedola, the former First Lady and Matriarch of the Otedola Family. Lady Otedola commended COWLSO’s efforts in empowering women and youth, emphasizing their significant role in driving economic growth and societal influence.