Break cultural barrier, soar for greatness, Sule charges women

Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges women to instil hard-work, resourcefulness in children

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has charged women not to allow religion and cultural barriers debar them from attaining greatness in their various endeavours.

Sule stated this, yesterday, during the closing ceremony of the 24th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in Lagos with the theme: “Soar Beyond Boundaries… Enrich communities.”

The Nasarawa State governor, who was represented by his Commissioner for Women Affairs, Aisha Rufai Ibrahim, said that the convocation of the conference depicts the collective commitment to foster regional integration and it is a way to complement the efforts of Lagos State government to fast-track development and improve the wellbeing of Lagos residents.

He said that in view of the challenging social and economic conditions Nigerians are currently going through, the theme of this year’s conference is apt and timely.

Sule said that the event would serve as impetus to allow women to be abreast of the policies and programmes of their spouses at various levels of government and provide the needed opportunities to offer constructive advice, feedback, support, as well as contributions to facilitate good governance in the interest of the citizens.

The host governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, charged women to take their rightful positions in the society, be creative and more productive to provide for themselves towards growing the economy and better the lots of their families.

Sanwo-Olu said that Lagos State is using the umbrella of COWLSO to train and retrain the women as well as provide a platform for them for their voice to be heard.

In her closing remarks, wife of Lagos State Governor and Chairman of COWLSO, DrIbijokeSanwo-Olu, urged women to come into the political space and be in decision-making positions to further strengthen their status in the society.

Sanwo-Olu maintained that it is imperative for women to desist from exhibiting affluence and ensure they give back to their respective communities and also ensure that the focus of COWLSO, which harped on how to impact on the lives of the people, remains relevant and effective in addressing the evolving needs.

Besides, Sanwo-Olu implored women to instil in their children the values of hardwork, resourcefulness and sustainability. She said: “As women, it is essential that we embrace the reality of the present economic situation, not only in Nigeria but globally. The era of extravagant lifestyle is over. We must adjust, prioritise what truly matters, and lead by example in our homes and communities.

“One of the key messages I have consistently shared is the importance of embracing modesty. In these times, we must be prudent in our spending and become exemplary managers of our resources.

“Frivolities must be set aside, as we focus on what truly matters. It is not about cutting corners, but about cutting waste. Every naira must be spent with purpose and accountability. As women, we hold the power to shape the financial health of our households, and it is our responsibility to manage our resources effectively.”