Foundation hosts women at Ibadan conference

Kemi Irinoye Foundation has hosted the second edition of The Extraordinary Woman Conference in Ibadan, themed “Broken Not Shattered: Intentional Living.” 
 
The event drew attendance of over a thousand women from different walks of life. The conference featured renowned speakers who addressed issues of brokenness, healing, and purposeful living. Among them was Prof. Omolola Irinoye, Vice Chancellor of Achievers University and the first female Professor of Nursing to become a Vice Chancellor in Nigeria, who delivered a session on “Moving on From Brokenness,” inspiring women to rise above challenges and embrace new beginnings. 
 
Executive Director of KEA Group and convener of the conference, Kemi Irinoye, spoke on “Brokenness and Redemption: The Art of Kintsugi,” drawing parallels between the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold and the journey of women finding beauty in their scars.
 
Marriage l and relationship coach, Mrs. Adetutu Oshofowora, took the audience through the practical steps of mending broken relationships, emphasising forgiveness, communication, and intentional growth.
 
The event was graced by notable personalities, including Dr. Laura Ade, COO of Redeemer’s Health Village, Pastor Adeola Eboda, Co-Senior Pastor of Harvesthouse Christian Center, and Ms. Lara Tunbosun, a renowned writer and wordsmith.
 
A major highlight of the conference was a robust panel session featuring experts such as Dr. Alero Adegbolagun, Lead Psychiatrist at the University Health Services; Chioma Fakorede, a Mental Health Advocate, and Ms. Oluwagbemisola Zion-O’yemi, an Educationist, Programme Manager and State Coordinator at Berachah Children’s Organisation. 

The panelists discussed the theme in depth, providing practical insights, while participants asked questions and shared personal experiences.

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