The International Law Students Association (ILSA), OAU in collaboration with The Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies convened Obafemi Awolowo University’s first-ever International Women in Leadership Conference (IWLC’17) on the 5th and 6th of October, 2017.
THEME: RETHINKING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN MODERN DAY AFRICA
This event featured sessions orchestrated by highflying and trailblazing women drawn from different career paths such as Dr. Orekunrin Brown, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, Adepeju Jaiyeoba, Hon. Abike Dabriri and many more, who discussed thriving issues most especially affecting women such as – Women and Leadership, Domestic violence, Gender discrimination, Female genital mutilation, Child marriage, The Ideal Role of Women in Modern Day Africa etc the event was hosted by Television presenter, Idia Aisien
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There’s no doubt that the International Women Leadership Conference was a success, all glory to God! There were a lot of lessons I learnt at the conference and I thought of sharing them particularly with those who wanted to make it down but couldn’t.
-The world wouldn’t give you what you want, it will give you what you take. – Build the mindset that you’re the missing part of the puzzle. -It doesn’t matter where you’re from or how you were brought up, what matters is what you do with what you have. Do not start whatever you want to start from a self-defeating point. -Do not be apologetic about being the best you can be.
-When a woman deploys her talent, she becomes an asset to her family, and not a liability.
-Marry a guy because you want to marry him, not because he wants to marry you. -You don’t need a political platform to make a change.
-Follow your calling,make it deliberate, be deliberate about your life. -Protect your integrity at every point in time. -Live your life in a way of respect. -You can be who you want to be as long as you understand the principles and you follow them.
Thanks to the organizers!@iwlc2017 @ilsaoau
Thanks to the amazing speakers, amongst whom are: @ibukunawosika @flyingdoctorsnigeria @busolasolanke and other amazing people! Thanks to the amazing host who ensured she put smiles on the faces of the audience @doctoridia
Looking forward excitedly for the next edition!
