NGO promotes professional devt, career advancement among women

NGO promotes professional devt, career advancement among women
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Women
By Talatu Maiwada
Abuja, March 6, 2018 (NAN) SHE Forum Africa, a Pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation, says it will serve as a catalyst for professional development and career advancement among women in the continent.
Ms Inimfon Etuk, Founder of the organisation, said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, ahead of 2018 She Forum Africa Conference, scheduled to hold on March 7.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 5th edition of the conference has as its theme “An Evening with the Woman”.
She said the pan-Africa Women Development, Leadership and Lifestyle Conference was organised to amplify personal development opportunities for African women through strategic mentoring within home grown and African-led initiative.
“Africa is rising and so are the women of Africa.
“She Forum Africa is a vibrant conference where we connect women of vision and passion with opportunities and resource to enable them step up and stand out.
“We encourage every gender-friendly organisation to be part of this life-enhancing experience,’’ the convener said.
Etuk said that the event would feature diverse and foremost recognised speakers, accomplished and aspiring women role models, as well as interesting sessions for small-group dialogue and individual networking among highly motivated conference attendees.
According to her, wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Toyin Saraki, would address the conference.
Other speakers include MacDella Cooper, Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Becky Damilola-Oke, Brenda Ataga and Hajia Zainab Oriola. (NAN)
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Edited by Bayo Sekoni/Muhammad Suleiman Tola