Susan Lokpobiri Encourages women on Enterprnurship as Focus Africa hosts WOMEN



By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja

Hon. (Mrs) Susan Lokpobiri, the wife of  Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has appealed to Nigeria Women to be determined and be enterprnurship minded 

"She made the called while addressing the participants at the Focus Africa women forum, with the theme 'celebrating Women owned Businesses.

Saturday NEWSWAY reports that entrepreneurship” is the panacea for Nigeria’s chronic youth and women unemployment, high youth crime, as well as the security risks that associate with these factors. It is also the solution to the country’s menace of extreme poverty

Susan urged them to be encouraged to start up business at any level despite the capital requirement. "She said take a both step, push up untill you get there, she added"

"She expressed satisfaction that the discussion from today event will produce capable women in the next edition as the willingness was expressed  through them .

"She maintained that, today forum will   help women re-imagine, rebuild, and reset the pathways of change to unleash the power within them .

Honourable Susan who lauded the Focus Africa women forum for this global initiative that gathered the ever ready Women of integrity together as such a time like this , expressed Joy, saying Nigeria Women are hardworking people.

FOCUS Africa  women forum is the renowned organization dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality.  

"Also, the  forum will take the course of empowering women to a higher level with a wide array of plans & projects that promises to make African women better in all ramifications.”

The event was  Chaired by Her Excellency Amb. Mrs Alanyingi Uduak Sylva Chairperson Focus Africa Series , and  event was capable to bring together women from all walks of life to celebrate efforts women are making through trade promotions, manufacturing, in the board room as career people and at home taking care of their families. 


The event was not just a celebration of  Focus Africa women forum  ; it was a testament to the unwavering support and love that has been extended by friends and strangers alike. The connections made, the conversations had, and the beautiful memories created resonated deeply with everyone present, leaving a lasting impression that will be cherished for years to come.

 

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