The governor’s wife, who spoke at a press conference to unveil activities for the 22nd National Women’s Conference (NWC) of COWLSO, said the committee was established primarily to complement efforts of government officials in bringing about exponential development and generally improving the welfare of Lagosians.
She said: “We have equally invested in the welfare of vulnerable children and elders, particularly those in orphanages and elderly care homes across the five administrative divisions of the state, namely Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe.”
She said COWLSO also holds quarterly seminars for market men and women on sanitation, security and safety, among other projects.
Also, while speaking on activities lined up for the 2022 COWLSO NWC, the First Lady said as a purpose-driven international conference through which women are positively galvanised, the event would hold from October 18-20, 2022 at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme: “Spring Forth, Stand Out.”
On the expected guests, she said Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, will serve as the Mother of the Day and would declare the conference open, while Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is the Special Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony.
She added that the Special Guest of Honour for the Gala Night Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, while the Special Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony is Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum.
