Conference to promote women’s inclusion in governance holds October 3

Looking to ensure and improve women’s inclusion in politics, governance and decision-making, organisers of the yearly Voice of Women (VOW) conference and awards have said the 2024 edition would engage participants in constructive conversations on the crucial roles of grassroots women in achieving inclusive policies that drive sustainable development for women in Nigeria. VOW 2024, which is in its eighth year, will be held on October 3 at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja.

According to VOW convener, Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, she said the theme for this year, “Achieving Women’s Inclusion for a Sustainable Nigeria,” was inspired by feedback from physical engagements with grassroots women across the six geopolitical zones.

VOW is a yearly conference of diverse women groups in business, politics, civil society and academia, who meet to discuss and proffer solutions to critical issues of national development, organised by Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation in partnership with Women Radio 91.7FM.

According to the chairperson of VOW2024 planning committee, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, this year’s theme brings to the fore the missing link between policy and action, while envisioning a future of progress. She said VOW2024 would prioritise result-driven approaches to foster a future of progress by tapping into innovative ideas and policy interventions.