WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 11, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AUGUST 11, 2017 Tunisia passes historic law to end violence against women and girls Tunisia made historic strides by passing its first national law to combat violence against women on 26 July, 2017. The long-awaited legislation, which passed with 146 votes out of 217 and zero abstentions, takes a comprehensive approach by […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER August 4, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER August 4, 2017 Women face uphill task as they fight for their space in political arena Though, Kenya having a strong and enabling legal framework to support gender equality and give women equal opportunities, they still lag behind on all political fronts. Read more Women group to federal lawmakers: We won’t vote for […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 28, 2017
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 28, 2017 In Kenya women gear up for County elections Abdia Gole, 33, is a recent graduate of Business Management from one of the leading universities in Kenya, and a candidate for the upcoming County Assembly elections for Gorbo Ward, Marsabit County, in Northern Kenya. “I am going door to door, campaigning […]
WARDC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER July 21, 2017
Amazons In Lagos Grassroots Election Before now, many believe vying for political office is all about the men while women are expected to sit back and cheer the men folk. Women seem to have taken the bull by the horn, as many are now interested in contesting for political seats. Though there are enormous challenges […]
Profile of MRS. Aramide Giwanson, Special Adviser To The Governor On Housing
Hon. (Mrs) Giwanson Mudirat Aramide is an ardent team player with a knack for organizational coordination and motivation, especially towards the advancement of the overall corporate goal. This explains her steady progression to the very pinnacle of the corporate ladder over a 30-year period culminating in her appointment, on October, 19th 2015 as Special Adviser to the […]
Profile of Hon. (Mrs.) Adebimpe Akinsola
HON. (MRS.) ADEBIMPE AKINSOLA J.PIL was born on 6th October, 1961 in Igbogbo Area of Ikorodu, Lagos. She started her educational pursuit at U.A.M.C (eleja) Primary school, Igbogbo from 1970 to 1975. Her passion for impacting positive values in people geared her towards teaching and in 1981, she graduated as a Grade II Teacher from Government Teachers’ […]
Profile of MRS. Aramide Giwanson, Special Adviser To The Governor On Housing
Hon. (Mrs) Giwanson Mudirat Aramide is an ardent team player with a knack for organizational coordination and motivation, especially towards the advancement of the overall corporate goal. This explains her steady progression to the very pinnacle of the corporate ladder over a 30-year period culminating in her appointment, on October, 19th 2015 as Special Adviser to the […]
Profile of Bola Kuforiji Olubi
Bola Kuforiji Olubi was born in September 28, 1936. A Nigerian noblewoman, banker and federal minister of commerce. She graduated from the University of London in 1963 with B. Sc honours in Economics. She was a fellow of Institute of Charted Accountants, England and Wales 1977, ICANNigeria 1976, British Chartered institutes of company Secretaries (ACIS 1964). Nigerian Institute of management (FMIN) 1985 and the British Institute […]
Profile Sola David-Borha CEO STANBIC IBTC HOLDINGS PLC
is described as a woman with a strong personality and a high IQ. Apart from being declared as one of the highest paid CEOs in Nigeria, she also serves as an associate pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David parish. She holds a B.Sc Economics degree from the University of Ibadan […]
Profile of Bola Adesola, MD/CEO Standard Chartered
Bola Adesola joined Standard Chartered as the MD/CEO in 2011 and in 2013. She was chosen as the winner of the “Outstanding Woman in Business” category at the Africa Business Awards 2013. This year, Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary-General announced her appointment as a member of the board of the United Nations Global Compact. […]
Profile of Josephine Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin
Dr. Josephine Joe Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin was born in Zaria on July 4, 1966. She obtained most of her formal education in Ilorin. She holds a Bachelor of Education [English], Master of education [Guidance & Counseling], Ph.D. [History and Policy of Education]. Rather than tow the path of a comfortable career in academics or administration, Dr. […]
Profile Of Mrs (Pharm) Uzamat Akinibile
Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, has before now, carved a niche for herself in developing and alleviating poverty at the grassroots. As Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Lagos Youth, senior and aged citizens, beggars/destitute and people living with disabilities (PWDs), have reason to smile as helmsman who understands their plights and sufferings is in charge […]
Profile of Adejoke Victoria Orelope-Adefulire
Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire was born on September 29, 1959, in Lagos state. She is a Nigerian politician. She was the former Deputy-Governor of Lagos State from 2011-2015. Prior to that, she was the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation 2003-2011. Orelope-Adefulire is popularly called ‘Iya Alanu’ (cheerful giver). In 2007 she was awarded the International Public […]
Profile of Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule
Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule was born in Ojo Alaworo in Ojo local government area of Lagos State. Dr Adebule is a writer, Educationist, and a politician. She began her working career as an academic at Lagos State College of Primary Education (LACOPED), Noforija, Epe as a lecturer in the department of Religious Studies and later […]
Profile of Prof. Chioma Agomo
Professor Chioma Agomo obtained an LL.B. and LL.M. from the Queen Mary College, University of London and was subsequently admitted to practice law at the Nigerian Bar. She is currently a professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria where she has also served as Dean of the Faculty. Her areas of specialisation […]
Profile of Chief Onikepo Akande
The transformative leader for the month of March is Chief Onikepo Akande. She is the current president of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she assumed office on December 5, 2015. Born October 29 1944, she studied accountancy at the University of North London from 1965 to 1968. Dr Akande also attended Postgraduate programme […]
WOMEN’S MARCH ON THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2017
International Women’s Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. To celebrate the day, WARDC and other women groups will be having a March in Lagos to push for women’s issues in the state. The theme for the 2017, International Women’s Day is “Be Bold for Change”. […]
Profile of Princess Adefunmilayo Tejuosho
The transformative leader for the month of February is PRINCESS ADEFUNMILAYO TEJUOSO (Member Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Mushin Constituency 1). Born in Lagos State to the family of Ademola Smith. She had her primary education at University of Lagos Staff School, Akoka, and Queens College Lagos and completed her secondary education in West Virginia. […]
Profile of Olatokunbo Ajala Ekundayo
Transformative Leader for the month of January is Mrs. Olatokunbo Ajala Ekundayo. Mrs. Olatokunbo Ajala Ekundayo is presently the deputy executive secretary of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area. She attended the Oriwu Model College and proceeded to the University of Hull, North Humberside, the United Kingdom where she obtained a Bachelors degree in […]
Profile of Chief Kemi Nelson
Chief (Mrs) Kemi Nelson is the APC South West Zonal woman leader. Born February 9, 1956 to the illustrious Tinubu-Meredith/Laja families, Kemi Nelson, is the former Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Job Creation had her primary school at Anglican Girls Primary School Surulere, and Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu Ode. She taught briefly […]