By By Elizabeth Ugbo
The Business Women of Influence for Renewed Hope Agenda has inaugurated its Niger State executives and coordinators across 25 Local Government Areas. The ceremony took place at the Women Centre in Minna, where stakeholders urged members to promote women’s empowerment, political participation and business development. The inauguration also highlighted the importance of unity, teamwork and translating the organisation’s objectives into practical results.
15-Member Executive Takes Oath of Office
The newly inaugurated 15-member executive took the oath of office during the ceremony. Barrister Ummu-Kattum Muhammad, Magistrate and Director of the Child Rights Act, administered the oath.
Following the inauguration, government officials urged the executives to demonstrate commitment and integrity while serving women across Niger State.
The Commissioner for Water Resources and Irrigation Services, Faruq Umar Audi, encouraged the officials to prioritise women’s interests and welfare.
Similarly, Hadiza Sharu, who represented the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, urged members to work sincerely towards advancing women’s development.
Organisation Seeks Greater Female Political Participation
The Niger State Coordinator, Mary Noel Barje, explained the organisation’s purpose during the event.
She said the association aims to bring women into the spotlight by promoting their participation in politics, business and other areas of development.
According to her, members must turn the organisation’s vision and objectives into tangible achievements.
She also urged the newly inaugurated officials to serve as worthy ambassadors of the association in their various endeavours.
Stakeholders Emphasise Unity and Teamwork
Other speakers, including members of the newly inaugurated executive, highlighted the need for unity and collective responsibility.
They also called for stronger female participation in politics and other sectors of public life.
Furthermore, stakeholders encouraged the executives and coordinators to work together towards achieving the organisation’s goals.
The ceremony provided an opportunity for participants to reaffirm their commitment to women’s empowerment, leadership and economic advancement across Niger State.
The organisation expects its newly inaugurated leaders to strengthen its presence across the state and encourage more women to participate in governance and business development.
News Point Nigeria reports that the inauguration marks a step towards expanding the organisation’s activities across Niger State.
