AbleGod Women Development Forum held a press conference ahead of her National Inauguration on November 4th 2023 in Abuja.
The essence of the press briefing is to sensitize the general public about the inauguration and the whole essence of the forum and most especially solicit the support of well-meaning Nigerians as the forum seeks to empower women massively across the 36 states of the federation.
The President, Amb Mrs Okedeyi Oluwafunmilayo Gafaru welcomes all members of the forum and appreciates the National, State and Local Executives for their interest and commitment so far in the forum, she reiterated the fact that though being the Founder and also the President is, by the Grace of God, but most importantly their believe in the reality of this forum is paramount and she enjoined everyone to embrace the forum as their own.
She emphasized on the essence of the forum which is to empower women, particularly in Nigeria, and going by the motto of the association BETTER LIFE gives an indication of what we intend to do and no doubt it requires the general public to see into supporting the cause as much as they can as it geared towards Women Development in our Nation.
The President relayed the vision of the forum to be an inclusive group of well-identified women who meet to debate issues affecting women with a focus on gender equality to improve the lives of Nigeria women through Empowerment programs aimed at creating a good future for Nigerian women through Empowerment initiatives that portend poverty alleviation.
With a projection in which Nigerian women will be empowered and supported with sustainable humanitarian programs that will eradicate poverty in the land.
She highlighted the core values of our forum which is Equity And better life for all Nigerian women.
She said the forum will be on a Mission to establish the association in all the 36 states including FCT Abuja through partnerships with relevant organizations and generating funds through our thrift savings, by marketing using all possible media and strategies, and will pay ad hoc staff as marketers.
And going by the set objectives which are;
- To establish an association, a society that will encourage members into self-actualisation and human development.
- To encourage in any other legal economic enterprise that may lend to enhance the economic well-being of the members.
- To build a financial network that will enhance and strengthen individual members’ Wealth.
- To establish an agro-based business.
- To do all such other lawful things as may be considered to the above objects or any.
She craved the indulgence of every member to be committed to the aim and set objectives of the forum.
She also informed members on the proposed land acquisition for agricultural purposes which will facilitate revenue generation thereby supporting women in the forum and addressing some of our proposed projects.
The President also relayed the intention of the forum to emabark on a mentoring program for younger women to enable them to learn and tread on a path which will enable them to grow productively.
She highlighted the six pillars of the forum to be;
- Education
- Health
- Security
- Finance
- Agriculture
The president believes they have all the valuable tools urging the government and other notable women to key into this vision and she emphasized that financial support and aid towards this cause will be highly appreciated.
Princess Adesola Adetomiwa , the National Coordinator of the forum appreciated the President for the initiative and the opportunity to serve in this role, She emphasized on the aspect of gender equality and empowerment.
For women, she explained that going by gender equality doesn’t equate the Women to be a Man but all they are agitating for is that women should no longer be sidelined when it’s comes to benefits that men equally enjoy across all spheres of life
She gave a statistics about 75% of women facing challenges in their respective homes with regards to taking up responsibilities, financial capabilities.
She believes that women should be Empowered politically, that political leaders should create an ecosystem that accommodate women to function properly disposing their qualities in the political space
Amb Ganiyat gave her perception on on health matters resulting to terminal diseases. She said women are negligent of their health as a result of too much attention on building their home and not taking coignace of their wellness which is detrimental to their overall health.
She enjoined all women to delve into Container farming which enable them to eat healthy and stay healthy thereby promoting an healthy lifestyle not only for them but for their families as well.
Mrs Agboola Ademola believes women are good manager, pillars of the home. They have evidently shown this in home keeping and being supportive to their spouses.
She emphasized on the importance why women should stand their ground and believe in their inner being, the strong will in making a difference that their capabilities doesn’t end in the home and thrive to make a social impact in Nigeria and African at large.
The Welfare Coordinator encourage women at the forum to think outside the box, try to be economically in their disposition.
She gave instances of toiletries being used in her home which are being made by her for few years back and this have resulted to regulating their expenditure and focusing on things that are utmost priority and important.
The Welfare Coordinator said she will be willing and available to train up women in the forum on this and how they can equally make money from it thereby starting a small scale business.
The Press Briefing ended up with exclusive interview session with the President, few Executives and Participants who were able to emphasize further on the importance of this forum and calling on well meaning Nigerians to subscribe, support and join the movement.
For more enquiries, sponsorship and partnership the forum is available on the available platforms as highlighted below.
Facebook page: ABLEGOD WOMEN
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