The Young and Woman Initiative (YAWI) celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child with a conference held at Zonta House, Jericho, Ibadan.
Seven schools participated in the event, including Lead City International School, Beautiful Star, Olorunsogo, United Missionary Comprehensive College, Molete, The Vale College, Goshen High School, Queen’s College, Apata, and Nurul Islamiyyah Grammar School, Molete.
The program began with an opening prayer and a welcome address by YAWI’s Executive Director, Amb. ADEBOBOLA AGBEJA who emphasized the importance of girl child empowerment and confidence.
A highlight of the event was an essay competition on “Breaking Barriers: The Role of Technology and Innovation in Advancing Opportunities for Nigerian Girls.” The winners were:
- Ayoadebowale Tamilore (The Vale College) – 1st Position
- Adeyemo Esther (United Missionary Comprehensive College) – 2nd Position
- Aluko Atinuke (Queen’s College) – 3rd Position
Ambassador Agbeja delivered a lecture on menstrual hygiene, stressing the importance of proper care during menstruation. Mrs. Oyedoyin Baoku spoke on “Choosing a Career Path,” emphasizing the importance of passion and self-awareness in career choices.
The event also featured a breakout session, ice-breaker games, and a presentation of gifts and certificates to the essay competition winners. Refreshments and sanitary pads were distributed to the students.
YAWI’s International Day of the Girl Child event aimed to inspire and empower young girls to reach their full potential.
