DRGLORIA DIRI, DAME WALSON-JACK, JUSTICE MATILDA AYEMIEYE IDENTIFIES HARDWORK, PERSEVERANCE,VALUES REORIENTATION AS PATH
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:35 pm
Access to Quality Education, Gender Equity, Values Reorientation have been identified as must have key components for Women seeking to attain full Potential in Leadership.
These formed the Crux of the Inaugural Conference of the Woman of Today Development Association (TWOT) International, Nigeria over the Weekend in Yenagoa, with the Theme:THE NEED FOR THE NOW: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION.
Keynote Speaker, Dame Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service (HOS) of the Federation, in her Key Note Presentation, harped on the need for Women Seeking Leadership Position to embrace Education, Digital Innovations and harness Various Opportunities within their reach.
She stated that, the evolving Economic, Socio- Political World Systems demands Women's involvement in the Decisions Making Processes, however, only Women who are Ready, Having Distinct Qualities, and Capabilities such as Hardwork, Integrity, Perseverance will occupy Leadership Positions.
According to her, the Competitive Environment requires huge Sacrifices embedded in Hardwork, Intentional goals, Determination, Empathy from Women to achieve their full Potential stressing that Women in Pursuit of Results and Greater heights, does so outside their Comfort zone.
The Number one,Civil Servant of the Federation, emphasized that Sacrifices often times Precedes Success, She therefore urged Women to thrive to Set the Agenda instead rather than Support the Agenda being set for the Women by other persons, all the time.
President and Founder TWOT International, Dr. Mrs Gloria Diri in her Address, disclosed that TWOT was birthed as a Structured Paradigm Shift, where the Empowered Woman Relishes on her Advantaged Position to Uplifting other Women and Girls across diverse Regions.
She emphasized that over the Years, Women have been known for and identified as Recipients of Negative Socio- Political, Economic and Cultural Stereotypes, adding that TWOT is tying Strings of a New path appropriately with Strategic Structures for Women and Girls.
"TWOT is avowed to Quality and Affordable Education for Women and Girls, Entrepreneurship Development through Knowledge Insights and Opportunities within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
TWOT is that Cover where every Woman can Shine, Take Actions to Pull another Woman up by Supporting, Encouraging, Standing For,with and By a Sister against the Tide of Stereotypes, Cultural Limitations, Inequity, Inequality,Gender and Sexual Based Violences, and all forms of Discrimination.
The picture of our Envisioned Society where Peace and Justice Reign can be Achieved when Women take more Responsibilities, Surmounting Challenges and Reach the Peak in Leadership, Influence Policy and Decisions Making for an Inclusive Society."She said.
Buttressing the importance of Women realizing their Goals, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakassa Ayemieye, expressed concerns at the Challenges Women are faced with at the Peak of their Career, though in many cases not deliberate but owing to the dynamics of Life and Power Play in the Family Circle.
She advocated for Closer and better Values Scrutiny in all aspects of Lifestyle, particularly in the Choice of Marriage Partner to reduce the high Divorce Rate and Improve Mental Health and Well-being.
In their Goodwill messages, Hon. Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, Member Representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 and Chairman House Committee on Gender in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon (Mrs) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, Commissioner of Information, Orientation and Strategy, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman of Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, Captain Matthew Karimo (Rtd), and Rt.Hon.Tonye Emmanuel Isenah, PhD, General Manager of Bayelsa State Housing and Property Development Authority, Commending the President/Founder TWOT International, for the Initiative Reiterated their Willingness to Supporting and Encouraging Women to achieve their best.
They acknowledged the Significant Roles Women play in Nation Building,while highlighting the Benefits of an Inclusive Society to include Justice,Equity, Fairness,Strong Institutions,Peace and Generational Stability.
Earlier in her Address of Welcome, National President TWOT Nigeria, Barr.Tariere Egbegi stated TWOT's Commitment to Amplifying Marginalized Voices, Advocate for Policy that promote Equity, Justice , Education and Sustainable Support towards grassroots movement and Empowerment to drive Positive Change.
She posited that, Awareness Creation on pressing issues that undermine the Development of Women is not enough,hence collective and active participation, creativity,determination,resilience and courage is required to challenge the prevailing status quo.
Highpoint of the Conference was the Inauguration of State Chapter Coordinators and Executives, the Investiture of Patrons of TWOT International.
The Patrons are; Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakassa Ayemieye, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, Captain Matthew Karimo (Rtd), Dame Didi Walson-Jack Mni, Head of Service ( HOS) of the Federation and Barr (Mrs) Biobelemoye Charles -Onyema, Mni, Head of Bayelsa State Civil Service and the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei.
Panelists, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, Dr.Juliet Teibowei, Dr.Helen Bob Extensively Dissecting and Analyzing the Potential,Challenges, Efforts made,Successes recorded and Prospects of Women in Decision Making, Inclusivity, Visibility, Viable Opportunities, Cultural Stereotypes, Political and Economic Insights, moderated by the Public Relations Officer TWOT International, Taribio Walson-oweifawari
They were unanimous on their views,on the aptness of the TWOT Conference,coming at a time when the 1999 Nigeria's Constitution as Amended is under going review, particularly with the calls for Reserved Seats for Women in the Federal and State Houses of Assembly.
Exhibition of made in Bayelsa Products, Cultural Display also featured at the 3-Day event,with Delegates from Abuja, Akwa-Ibom, Abia, Bornu, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ebonyi, Imo, Lagos, and Rivers State in attendance.
Maria Olodi Osumah
Press Secretary ( PS) to the Wife of the Governor Bayelsa State.
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These formed the Crux of the Inaugural Conference of the Woman of Today Development Association (TWOT) International, Nigeria over the Weekend in Yenagoa, with the Theme:THE NEED FOR THE NOW: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION.
Keynote Speaker, Dame Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service (HOS) of the Federation, in her Key Note Presentation, harped on the need for Women Seeking Leadership Position to embrace Education, Digital Innovations and harness Various Opportunities within their reach.
She stated that, the evolving Economic, Socio- Political World Systems demands Women's involvement in the Decisions Making Processes, however, only Women who are Ready, Having Distinct Qualities, and Capabilities such as Hardwork, Integrity, Perseverance will occupy Leadership Positions.
According to her, the Competitive Environment requires huge Sacrifices embedded in Hardwork, Intentional goals, Determination, Empathy from Women to achieve their full Potential stressing that Women in Pursuit of Results and Greater heights, does so outside their Comfort zone.
The Number one,Civil Servant of the Federation, emphasized that Sacrifices often times Precedes Success, She therefore urged Women to thrive to Set the Agenda instead rather than Support the Agenda being set for the Women by other persons, all the time.
President and Founder TWOT International, Dr. Mrs Gloria Diri in her Address, disclosed that TWOT was birthed as a Structured Paradigm Shift, where the Empowered Woman Relishes on her Advantaged Position to Uplifting other Women and Girls across diverse Regions.
She emphasized that over the Years, Women have been known for and identified as Recipients of Negative Socio- Political, Economic and Cultural Stereotypes, adding that TWOT is tying Strings of a New path appropriately with Strategic Structures for Women and Girls.
"TWOT is avowed to Quality and Affordable Education for Women and Girls, Entrepreneurship Development through Knowledge Insights and Opportunities within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
TWOT is that Cover where every Woman can Shine, Take Actions to Pull another Woman up by Supporting, Encouraging, Standing For,with and By a Sister against the Tide of Stereotypes, Cultural Limitations, Inequity, Inequality,Gender and Sexual Based Violences, and all forms of Discrimination.
The picture of our Envisioned Society where Peace and Justice Reign can be Achieved when Women take more Responsibilities, Surmounting Challenges and Reach the Peak in Leadership, Influence Policy and Decisions Making for an Inclusive Society."She said.
Buttressing the importance of Women realizing their Goals, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakassa Ayemieye, expressed concerns at the Challenges Women are faced with at the Peak of their Career, though in many cases not deliberate but owing to the dynamics of Life and Power Play in the Family Circle.
She advocated for Closer and better Values Scrutiny in all aspects of Lifestyle, particularly in the Choice of Marriage Partner to reduce the high Divorce Rate and Improve Mental Health and Well-being.
In their Goodwill messages, Hon. Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, Member Representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 and Chairman House Committee on Gender in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon (Mrs) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, Commissioner of Information, Orientation and Strategy, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman of Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, Captain Matthew Karimo (Rtd), and Rt.Hon.Tonye Emmanuel Isenah, PhD, General Manager of Bayelsa State Housing and Property Development Authority, Commending the President/Founder TWOT International, for the Initiative Reiterated their Willingness to Supporting and Encouraging Women to achieve their best.
They acknowledged the Significant Roles Women play in Nation Building,while highlighting the Benefits of an Inclusive Society to include Justice,Equity, Fairness,Strong Institutions,Peace and Generational Stability.
Earlier in her Address of Welcome, National President TWOT Nigeria, Barr.Tariere Egbegi stated TWOT's Commitment to Amplifying Marginalized Voices, Advocate for Policy that promote Equity, Justice , Education and Sustainable Support towards grassroots movement and Empowerment to drive Positive Change.
She posited that, Awareness Creation on pressing issues that undermine the Development of Women is not enough,hence collective and active participation, creativity,determination,resilience and courage is required to challenge the prevailing status quo.
Highpoint of the Conference was the Inauguration of State Chapter Coordinators and Executives, the Investiture of Patrons of TWOT International.
The Patrons are; Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakassa Ayemieye, Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, Captain Matthew Karimo (Rtd), Dame Didi Walson-Jack Mni, Head of Service ( HOS) of the Federation and Barr (Mrs) Biobelemoye Charles -Onyema, Mni, Head of Bayelsa State Civil Service and the Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei.
Panelists, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, Dr.Juliet Teibowei, Dr.Helen Bob Extensively Dissecting and Analyzing the Potential,Challenges, Efforts made,Successes recorded and Prospects of Women in Decision Making, Inclusivity, Visibility, Viable Opportunities, Cultural Stereotypes, Political and Economic Insights, moderated by the Public Relations Officer TWOT International, Taribio Walson-oweifawari
They were unanimous on their views,on the aptness of the TWOT Conference,coming at a time when the 1999 Nigeria's Constitution as Amended is under going review, particularly with the calls for Reserved Seats for Women in the Federal and State Houses of Assembly.
Exhibition of made in Bayelsa Products, Cultural Display also featured at the 3-Day event,with Delegates from Abuja, Akwa-Ibom, Abia, Bornu, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ebonyi, Imo, Lagos, and Rivers State in attendance.
Maria Olodi Osumah
Press Secretary ( PS) to the Wife of the Governor Bayelsa State.
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