Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged women to rise
above all forms of discriminations and ‘weaker sex’ tag and truly play
their role as change agents, saying such was necessary to transform
Nigeria starting from the family unit. Speaking at the closing ceremony
of the 2018 National Women’s Summit of Oyo State Officials’ Wives
Association (OYSOWA) held at University of Ibadan Conference Centre,
Governor Ambode said it was important for the Nigerian women to
recognize the fact that the world was changing, and that they must use
their influence to bring about positive change that would in turn
cascade into every strata of the society. According to the Governor,
“the world is changing everyday and women are now in the forefront of
things. Women are now agents of change and are no longer referred to as
the “weaker sex”.“So, they must never see themselves as oppressed or
discriminated against. Every woman can be an agent of change. The
society is built on a small unit called the family where the woman has
great influence.“From the family unit, every woman can initiate or spark
change which can cascade upwards to every level and every sector of the
nation. With focus, determination and perseverance, you can transform
yourselves, your families, your communities and our country, against all
odds.“There will always be odds facing us; odds against our
aspirations, our dreams, our objectives. But we cannot use these as
excuses. The world we live in today does not take excuses. The world
does not recognize efforts but results. So, against all odds, we must
push forward, with a strong desire, and determination to succeed.“I know
our women face a lot of odds. Different, difficult challenges come your
way every day. But my message to you today; and I am sure that is the
message of this Summit, is that you can overcome all the challenges and
triumph in all your endeavours,” Governor Ambode said.Its time for women to rise above the weaker sex tag - Governor Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday urged women to rise
above all forms of discriminations and ‘weaker sex’ tag and truly play
their role as change agents, saying such was necessary to transform
Nigeria starting from the family unit. Speaking at the closing ceremony
of the 2018 National Women’s Summit of Oyo State Officials’ Wives
Association (OYSOWA) held at University of Ibadan Conference Centre,
Governor Ambode said it was important for the Nigerian women to
recognize the fact that the world was changing, and that they must use
their influence to bring about positive change that would in turn
cascade into every strata of the society. According to the Governor,
“the world is changing everyday and women are now in the forefront of
things. Women are now agents of change and are no longer referred to as
the “weaker sex”.“So, they must never see themselves as oppressed or
discriminated against. Every woman can be an agent of change. The
society is built on a small unit called the family where the woman has
great influence.“From the family unit, every woman can initiate or spark
change which can cascade upwards to every level and every sector of the
nation. With focus, determination and perseverance, you can transform
yourselves, your families, your communities and our country, against all
odds.“There will always be odds facing us; odds against our
aspirations, our dreams, our objectives. But we cannot use these as
excuses. The world we live in today does not take excuses. The world
does not recognize efforts but results. So, against all odds, we must
push forward, with a strong desire, and determination to succeed.“I know
our women face a lot of odds. Different, difficult challenges come your
way every day. But my message to you today; and I am sure that is the
message of this Summit, is that you can overcome all the challenges and
triumph in all your endeavours,” Governor Ambode said.
