“But today, as we stand together united in our mission for empowerment and equality, we declare that enough is enough. It is time to restore balance in our society”, she hinted.
At the inauguration event, His Excellency Barr. Dcn Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, and Her Excellency Tobore Oborovwori, wife of the Delta State Governor, were conferred with the distinguished roles of Grand Patron and Grand Matron, of the Delta State Chapter of Southern Women Empowerment Forum (SWEF).
The panelists, including Chief Emma Agbaduba, PDP Vice-chairman, Delta South Senatorial District; Ogochukwu Okekpolo-FSM, Pioneer Director, International Forum for Women in Energy, Oil and Gas, Delta State Chapter; Barr. Mrs. Ogechi Megbele, Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Delta State Chapter; and Ayo Okotie, Executive Director, Neferok Development Initiative, highlighted the significance of parental responsibilities and taking reflective actions to pinpoint key focus areas for enhancing the prospects of women.
In her inaugural speech, Dr. Linda Eya Ikpuri reaffirmed her readiness to lead programs and activities that foster women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social progress, in line with the Organization’s strategic priorities.
She expressed gratitude to HRM Kingsley Emakpo Orereh, who was the sole sponsor of the empowerment segment of the program.
The event also featured lecture series and goodwill messages from state actors and captains of industry on how women can engage in small-scale trades and skills to augment their income sources and make substantial contributions to their families’ maintenance.
