PAAF Lagos Celebrates International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day is always a joyous occasion at PAAF. This year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion," advocated for women from all walks of life to actively participate in the celebration and recognition of the day. It also urged that women be included in decision-making processes concerning personal growth and societal development. 

The entire event, which was once again expertly moderated by Ayomide Olaoye, was delivered effectively, engaging the women in attendance and eliciting meaningful participation.

The event, a tightly-knit celebration, hosted thirty-five women from various sectors, including small business owners, content creators, and working professionals. PAAF IWD Lagos 2024, held on the 8th of March 2024 at the Bloomgrey Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, was a delightful experience. 

Special guests at the event included Yvonne Ogwulu of TechGirl Magic, Pat Agboro, a lecturer from the University of Lagos, Dr. Priscilla Ezemelue, a Public Health Practitioner at NIMR, and Francisca Okwulehie, our distinguished Programs Director at Prince Adeyinka Alli Foundation (PAAF). They delivered motivating talks to inspire the women. 

Yvonne Ogwulu of TechGirl Magic passionately encouraged the women to embrace tech skills and apply technological knowledge to their daily lives and businesses. 

She dispelled stereotypes about tech being difficult and reserved for only men.

Dr. Priscilla Ezemelue, a medical doctor, extensively discussed cervical cancer and its late symptoms. 

She advised the women to prioritize their health and seek medical care before conditions worsen. She also recommended medical institutions for cervical cancer diagnosis and pap smear tests.

Pat Agboro, a Lecturer from the renowned University of Lagos, led an interactive session where she encouraged women to seek mentorship for career advancement and personal growth. 

She emphasized the importance of women setting examples for others to learn from and build upon.

Francisca Okwulehie, our Programs Director at PAAF, concluded the event with a discussion on the importance of building a personal brand. She encouraged women to assess their skills and identify their unique value to leverage their strengths. 

In this social media-driven era, she advised women to be mindful of their value and how they present themselves to the public.

PAAF IWD Lagos 2024 concluded with the award of a creative consulting mentorship for business owners who pitched their businesses at the event. 

Attendees enjoyed a delicious catering experience to close the event. 

Prince Adeyinka Alli, the founder of PAAF, expressed his gratitude during the vote of thanks, congratulating the women for dedicating time from their busy schedules to celebrate themselves. 

He affirmed his support for women and girls in their quest for recognition and acceptance, encouraging attendees to apply the insights gained from the speakers. 

Prince Adeyinka Alli extended his gratitude to the speakers for honoring the event with their valuable time and wealth of knowledge. He extended heartfelt thanks to everyone for their active participation in the PAAF IWD Lagos 2024 event.