The group conveyed their decision during a respectful visit to Dr. Mike Agbo-Omeri, the former Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 Global Women in Leadership Conference (GLOWCO) in December.
The group made an appeal to stakeholders, highlighting the unique obstacles encountered by women with disabilities that necessitate additional efforts for their survival.
During the visit, Mr. Akubuike Chibuzor, the Team Lead and Executive Director of G-WAF, expressed the purpose of seeking support from key stakeholders for their next annual conference aimed at providing assistance to women with disabilities.
The primary objective of the conference is to provide a platform for the gathering of accomplished women with disabilities across many fields of expertise.
The panel will feature accomplished women who have emerged as prominent figures in public service, politics, and entrepreneurship. They will engage in a discussion regarding the obstacles that hinder women with disabilities from attaining leadership roles.
According to the speaker, they will additionally give solutions to these difficulties and initiate constructive transformation, with the objective of empowering and fostering leadership among women with disabilities.
The executive director highlighted the unique obstacles encountered by women with disabilities in Nigeria, emphasizing the imperative for collective efforts to devise strategies aimed at providing them with support.
The speaker emphasized the need of advocating for the rights of women with disabilities and recognizing their capacity for leadership. He highlighted that the conference's program encompasses several objectives, such as motivating the upcoming generation, nurturing leadership talents, facilitating networking, acquiring knowledge, and featuring inspirational speakers.
The speaker emphasized the noteworthy influence of the occurrence, namely in terms of strengthening marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Omeri demonstrated a strong dedication to providing assistance and resources for women who have impairments.