Stakeholders Call for Unity, Support Among Women.

Lagos: Nigerian women have been urged to unite and empower themselves to take up leadership roles in various sectors of the society in spite of challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was made by stakeholders at the Women In Leadership and Entrepreneurship (WOILEN) conference, themed, 'Empowered to lead, inspired to succeed, women shaping the future'. According to News Agency of Nigeria, former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Isma'il, in a keynote address, said that women must work to break societal limitations and take leadership roles in major sectors of the society. She questioned why women are not in leadership roles in political, financial, economic, and social scenes despite their potential for excellence and inspiration. Isma'il further stated that Nigerian men have failed in governance, development, and peace, and it's up to women to take action and create positive change. She urged women to use the small spaces available to them to explore a nd act for the sake of their children and grandchildren. On her part, Mrs. Adedayo Laniyi, Pioneer Mandate Secretary, Women and Children Affairs, FCTA, emphasised the importance of women in embracing their power and excellence. She defined an empowered woman as one who acknowledges her potential, resilience, and ingenuity, and who uses her power to initiate life-changing actions. Stella George, author and convener of the WOILEN Conference, explained that the conference was organised to connect women for collaboration, inspire them with insights from top speakers and entrepreneurs, and provide valuable insights for success. She expressed the conference's desire to see women's businesses thrive and gain full support, highlighting the significant leadership capacity women possess. George also called for further collaboration among stakeholders to support women's empowerment in Nigeria, urging partners, government agencies, individuals, and businesses to come together in supporting women.