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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, tasked women to support one another towards breaking barriers and creating opportunities for other women to excel in every field.
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Sanwo-Olu said this at the closing ceremony of the 23rd National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in Lagos.
The governor said: “As you leave this conference and return to your communities, let us carry with us the spirit of empowerment and the belief that we can truly make a difference.
“Whether you are a student, a professional, a businesswoman, a mother, or a leader, your potential is boundless. Let us support one another and continue to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create opportunities for women to excel in every field.”
Also, the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, represented by his Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, commended the idea behind the conference, saying it is a testament to the immense power, resilience and potential that women inherently possess.Mohammed called for prompt action to eliminate the various obstacles that women face.
“We must make quality education accessible and affordable to every girl child, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in any field they choose. By investing in education, we empower women to become leaders, visionaries, and catalysts of change,” he said.
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