Mrs. Remi Tinubu has urged women in Nigeria to break down barriers that limit their progress, challenge stereotypes, and foster an environment of equal opportunity for all saying that every woman has the tools and opportunities to reach her full potential.

The first lady spoke at the beginning of a three day National Women’s Conference organizes by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials COWLSO held in Victoria Island, Lagos. Mrs. Tinubu stressed that women can transform not only individual lives but also the broader landscape of the nation and the world if given the needed support.

According to her, women have the power to shape the future as leaders, innovators, caregivers and agents of positive change but must continue to break down barriers that limit their progress, challenge stereotypes and foster an environment of equal opportunity for all.

The first lady at the theme of the conference ‘’UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL’’ said ‘’I call upon every one of you to embrace the theme of the conference ‘’UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL’’ not only for your benefit but for your states and the benefit of our beloved nation’’

Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu in his address, described the theme of the vent as very apt given the current challenges that Nigeria is facing as it underscored the need to be more intentional and determined in harnessing the innate abilities and capacities of women to drive the renewed hope agenda at the national level, and similar initiatives being implemented at the sub-national levels. He said the gathering of women under COWLSO umbrella represents an invaluable opportunity to explore the collective power and potential of individuals, particularly women in the quest to build a greater Lagos.

The Chairman of COWSLO, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu said that the theme is urging participants to take risks, face their fears, and push past their comfort zones to discover what they truly are capable of achieving. ‘’Our focus is to bridge the gap between where you are presently and the place or position where you ought to be, where your potential is fully unleashed.

CREDITS: VANGUARD