Visionaries at the front-line of social change
About
ROWEAD Conference:
The Role of Women in Emerging African
Democracies (ROWEAD) was conceived in December 2013 with a desire to
arouse the consciousness of women and their role as change agents in
contributing to building strong democracies and democratic values in Nigeria
and Africa. ROWEAD is the initiative of Women in Education and Leadership
Development Society (WIELDS) a not-for-profit organization that now convenes
a yearly one-day Conference for women in Nigeria with particular reference to
their roles and participation in the building of the Nigerian socio-political
and economic structures.
ROWEAD’s strategy is practical in nature, it
is a participatory approach characterized by intensive group discussions. The
presentations from our identified keynote speakers serve to sensitize women on
strategies of how to overcome the challenges existing in their environments. It
also creates learning and inspiring opportunities from individuals who have
proved that it is possible for women to thrive and excel in leadership and
governance.
This approach for driving change is to expose
our members and mentees to women leaders who have already began the race, learn
from shared experiences and approaches and experience the possibility of being
involved in politics and governance leading to a better Africa. It provides opportunities
for colloquium and mentorship.
ROWEAD are the
visionaries at the front-line of social change as our slogan states, “Be
the change agent or become the change”. Our first
conference was held on the 23rd of May 2014.
Vision:
The
vision of ROWEAD is to provide learning and experience sharing platforms that
arouse the consciousness of the average woman as a change agent.
Mission:
ROWEAD
has a Mission of Igniting the mindset of women with the shared experiences and
values of other active and prominent women in business, politics, academia and
media within the African continent and beyond.
ROWEAD
Objectives:
·
To
increase the representation of women in politics, leadership and decision
making roles
·
To
demonstrate to women that they should learn to go out there and get it
·
To
answer the question, where do I start?
·
To
reduce the issue of gender discrimination in business and politics
·
To
secure the female gender agenda in the democratic process
·
To
prepare women for the expectations within the African political terrain
ROWEAD 2015 Conference
Speakers:
Guest Speaker
Ilyasah
Shabazz –
Author, Activist, Motivational Speaker and daughter to Malcom X
“Women
as Peace Seekers Creating Enabling Environment for Economic Growth"
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Speaker
Chief
Mrs. Alaba Lawson –
The Iyalode of Egbaland, Founder, Lawson Group of Schools
& President, NACCIMA Women Business Group (NAWOG)
“Women Traders – The Silent Wealth
Creators”
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Speaker
Mr.
Amaechi Okobi –
Past President ToastMasters Nigeria & Communication
Consultant
“Being
Your Own Best Seller - Understanding Communication as a Selling Tool”
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Speaker
Alh.
Mrs. Sekinat Yusuf – President/Chairman of Council, Computer Professionals
(Registration Council of Nigeria)
“Digital
Education: A must for women in the 21st Century”
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Speaker
Prof.
Abiola Awosika –
Executive Director/Owner – Olawoyin Awosika School of
Innovative Studies & CEO – Edutech Business School
“The
Role of Education in Enhancing Women’s Participation In Politics and
Democracy"
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ROWEAD
2015 Conference Theme:
Women
as Co-Pilots in the Economic Growth of a Nation
ROWEAD
Participant/Audience:
Female
entrepreneurs, Young aspiring women leaders, Leaders in Corporate, Women in Non-Governmental
organizations and Public Sector, Politicians, Women Representatives, University
Student Leaders.
Conference Venue:
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Conference
Date:
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Conference
Time:
9:00am Prompt
9:00am Prompt
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