Chairperson Lagos Chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Princess Anike Adebowale, has described every woman as a pillar of strength and hope.
Speaking at the on Saturday at the International Woman Day (IWD), Adebowale used the day to celebrate the incredible contributions women continue to make in every field.
She cited examples of some notable women of repute in Nigeria and urged women to come together to keep pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and ensuring a brighter future for all.
Her words: On this International Women’s Day, I stand proud to honour the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. As the Lagos State Chairman of our Great Party, (NNPP) I celebrate the incredible contributions women continue to make in every field.
“Women like Late Dora Akunyili, of the blessed memory who made a remarkable and incredible mark in the fight against importation and sale of fake/contraband drugs, cocaine, marijuana etc, thereby saving many Nigerians from untimely death.
“Women like Okojo, Iweala, who have continued to excel in her field nationally and internationally. Her outstanding performance and personality has earned a place in the World Bank, where she has proved her mettle, Oby Ezekwesili, Late Margret Ekpo of blessed memories who made a mark in the field of Politics.
“She was a Nigerian women’s rights activist and social mobiliser who was a pioneering female politician in the country’s First Republic and a leading member of a class of traditional Nigerian women activists, many of whom rallied women beyond notions of ethnic solidarity.
“She played major roles as a grassroots and nationalist politician in the Eastern Nigerian city of Aba, in the era of a hierarchical and male-dominated movement towards independence and others.
“Women like them made the world a better place with their hard work, compassion, and resilience. Every woman is a pillar of strength and hope. May you always shine brightly and continue to inspire those around you.
“Together, we will keep pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and ensuring a brighter future for all.
“Here’s to the women leading the charge today and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow!”
Adebowale wished the NNPP women and everyone a day filled with joy while “praying for more strength, vigour and grace to forge ahead as we steer the ship of our Amiable Party NNPP.”