Our women confab to spur knowledge, curb stereotypes — Ms Yari

The Chief Executive Officer and founder, ‘The Real She Power Conference’, Mrs Rachel Obi Yari, has said the conference intends to sensitise women on the importance of self reliance and worth as well as harness their inherent potentials for their growth and development and that of the country. Mrs Yari stated this during a programme […]

The Chief Executive Officer and founder, ‘The Real She Power Conference’, Mrs Rachel Obi Yari, has said the conference intends to sensitise women on the importance of self reliance and worth as well as harness their inherent potentials for their growth and development and that of the country.

Mrs Yari stated this during a programme to sensitise women on self reliance and sufficiency in Kaduna.

She noted that it was high time women sought the needed knowledge and education to equip themselves for Nation building and not the stereotypical roles they are popularly known for.

She called on women to come out in their numbers to vote in credible leaders who will ensure equity and fairness, stressing that women participation in the voting process will determine the future of their children and the country.

Also speaking, the special adviser to Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Community Relations, Mrs Stella Amako, said Kaduna State Government had empowered over six million women under the women empowerment fund – KADSWEF to support small scale traders with capital to grow their businesses for the improvement of quality of live in their families and society at large.

Kaduna State Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers – FIDA, Aisha Abdu Muhammed, called on women to try and be aware of their rights and seek Legal help when necessary, assuring them that FIDA is always ready to render assistance.

The programme was themed, ‘The Real She Power – I am Important’ and certificates were issued to all participants of the conference.