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By Rukayat Moisemhe
An industrialist, Mrs Funlayo Bakare-Okeowo, has outlined key motion plans to help ladies in management, enterprise, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Bakare-Okeowo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FAE Envelopes Ltd., have the define on the Lagos Business School (LBS) 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) occasion on Saturday.
She emphasised the necessity for girls to entry steady management growth {and professional} development alternatives to thrive of their careers.
According to her, these alternatives embrace formal coaching programmes, management workshops, and government teaching.
She highlighted feminine leaders like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, and Dr Lisa Su as proof that ladies can lead industries to new heights.
The industrialist confused that investing in ladies’s financial empowerment fosters gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive financial development.
She famous that ladies contribute considerably to economies—whether or not in enterprise, farming, entrepreneurship, employment, or unpaid care work from home.
“One major way to support women in STEM is by establishing strong mentorship programmes offering guidance, support, and networking opportunities to advance their careers,” she mentioned.
She defined that pairing ladies with skilled mentors builds confidence and supplies entry to important trade data.
“Both formal and informal mentorship opportunities are valuable. Formal programmes offer structured meetings and goals, while informal mentoring occurs through casual conversations and peer interactions,” she added.
Bakare-Okeowo additionally advocated for gender-responsive infrastructure to fulfill the wants of girls and women, enabling inclusive and sustainable growth.
She mentioned infrastructure methods similar to power, transport, water, sanitation, faculties, housing, hospitals, waste administration, and digital communications may empower ladies.
She known as for larger participation of girls and women in sports activities and inventive arts, urging focused efforts to create an inclusive and supportive setting.
“A Nigeria the place ladies and women thrive is a Nigeria that prospers.
“Empowering women and girls is not just a moral imperative; it is a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth, social development, and national progress,” she said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng).
Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo
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