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Wives Of Lagos Officials Commit To Women Devt

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has reiterated its commitment to the development of women in their chosen fields.

Chairman of the association and wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, gave the assurance at a press briefing yesterday in Ikeja.

She said COWLSO was set to organise a memorable edition of its National Women Conference (NWC) to positively impact, empower and encourage women.

She said the conference would have the theme: “Soar Beyond Boundaries, Enrich Communities”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference is to hold on September 10 and 11 at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island.

“I am delighted to address members of the fourth estate of the realm alongside my dear sisters to unveil activities lined up for the year 2024 edition of NWC.

“We, sometimes, don’t realise our potential as women. We are yet to understand how truly powerful we are. When we come together, we achieve greater things and support our husbands.

“This year, there is a paradigm shift. We are moving from building infrastructure to human capacity building, which is why we are bringing in people who are more knowledgeable in various fields to educate us.

“It is pertinent to note that the annual conference which has been consistent, inspiring and improved upon, over the years, has earned a remarkable reputation and has earned the status of a purpose-driven conference,” she said.

She said the conference would feature lectures on how to prevent, detect and treat communicable diseases, as well as lectures on farming and entrepreneurship.

According to Sanwo-Olu, there will also be enlightenment on emotional intelligence for the boy-child. She added that there would be lectures on climate change effects, advancing women’s political participation, and mentorship.

“This year’s COWLSO National Women Conference will be graced by governors of Akwa Ibom, Osun and Nasarawa states. “It is aimed at exploring and unleashing hidden potential in women and communities.

“This year’s edition will play host to 3,000 women, while 1,000 women will be part of it virtually,” she said.

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