Renowned enteprenuers and prominent activists are expected to meet in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Saturday, April 29, 2017, to discuss development of women in Africa.
Some of the speakers at the event, which will hold at the Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, with the theme, “The Woman and Her “Must” for Tomorrow”, are the Director of International operations with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Stella Obinwa and the chairman of Liberal Publications Concept, Barrister Kingsley Wenenda Weli.
Also expected to speak at the event are international facilitator and event speaker, Brayila Franca Awofeso, the Nigerian programs director at the Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Dr. Chizoba Wonodi and the ounder of the Centre for Gender Equality, Education and Empowerment (CGEEE), Timipre Wolo.
Addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt, Iy Etokakpan, publisher of Ivy Magazine, organisers of the event, said the platform is aimed at changing the narrative of phenomenal women as well as men and prospective enterprenuers through interactive sessions.
Etokakpan said, “Amazing things happen when great minds sit together to converse on the prevailing concerns of the contemporary woman, her dreams and aspirations and the people she comes in contact with.
The ‘Women Must’ is a platform that aims to change the narrative of phenomenal women and men and prospective entrepreneurs through interactive sessions, inspiring speeches and varieties.
“There will be panel discussions, intense interactive sessions, super and productive networking all over buffet style lunch. The day will begin at 9:30am with a session called “The MUST Tank”. This is a living room discussion between a panel of speakers and the audience.
“Speakers will enlighten and interact with the audience on MUST topics such as: You MUST not be afraid of failure. You MUST listen to learn. You MUST partner with others. You MUST not thrive on one product or one country. You MUST budget. You MUST dress for success. You MUST invest in talent and technology. You MUST mentor or be mentored. You MUST give back to society. You MUST be a good communicator. You MUST embrace education.
“The speakers consist of substantial women who have a wealth of knowledge and experiences that will deeply inspire anyone who is geared towards greatness.”
By ANAYO ONUKWUGHA
Source: breaking.com.ng
