From the
professional anchoring of Forbes Africa Correspondent, Peace Hyde through a
plethora of inspirational sessions delivered by notable female personalities
including Kemi Adetiba, Omoni Oboli, Tara Durotoye, SP Dolapo Badmos, Folusho
Badamosi, Dr. Ola Orekunrin and Linda Ikeji herself, it was an empowerment
session par excellence’.
In
addition to providing a unique opportunity for participants to network with and
learn first-hand from the facilitators, the well-attended event also provided a
chance for many to submit their business proposals for funding.
The
entertainment fare was equally top-notch as singer, Seyi Shay and comediennes
Lolo 1 and Mandy took turns to thrill the audience with electrifying
performances.
The
event, which saw Linda Ikeji recount her thorny path to success, kicked off on
a fitting note with a mentally-stimulating talk from Dr. Ola Orekunrin; medical
doctor, helicopter pilot, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Flying Doctors
Nigeria, West Africa's first Air Ambulance.
Encouraging
participants to strive for financial independence, she urged them to take bold
steps with the phrase – ‘Take It’ – and
through which she doled out the sum of N200,000 to a participant, Nkechi
Ejimkonye. Ejimkonye was the first to get to Dr. Ola when she raised an
envelope and asked for a willing beneficiary to come for it. She was surprised
to see almost all the participants still sitting and raising their hands while
the beneficiary was among the few that stood to reach the speaker and
eventually got the cash reward. Dr. Ola also announced her Double Initiative
Scheme to empower women in financial need.
Filmmaker
and video director, Kemi Adetiba, on her part, shared 12 life principles that
went a long way in helping her achieve success in her chosen field of
endeavour. Among these 12 principles, participants were advised to always plan
ahead, put dreams into action, excel in every given opportunity, avoid
distractions, keep friends of like minds, be an inspiration and make their
works speak to the world.
For
another film maker and actress, Omoni Oboli for whom the event coincided with
her birthday, her lucid recollection of her career experiences and struggles in
life was her own way of motivating the audience. Urging the participants to
treat people with love and respect, she counselled on the need to learn the
nitty-gritty of a business or trade instead of the tricks of the trade.
With a
multimedia interlude from Yudala proving a useful side attraction, Head of
Offline Retail, Oyeronke Atoyebi painted a glowing picture of the Yudala
revolution, the company’s impressive business roadmap and wide-ranging product
bouquet including its fashion category which caters to the taste and needs of
many fashion-savvy females. The occasion also presented a unique opportunity
for many attendees to learn more and take advantage of the on-going Yudala
Triple Jara promotion which offers a free gift on every purchase, free delivery
and the chance to buy and pay later with zero interest.
After a
powerful presentation by Mrs. Folusho Gbadamosi titled ‘The Power of You’,
Linda Ikeji revealed plans for the airing of Linda Ikeji TV on DSTV in a couple
of months as well as a reality TV show in Ajegunle. She charged participants to
choose God over man and always seek to maintain their dignity.
Linda
gave credit to her mother who was also present at the event for seeing her and
six other siblings through life in Mushin, noting that: “Life is not just about
luxury but impact in the society and this is one of the steps I have taken in
choosing to give N10 million to 15 ladies to run their various
businesses."
Make-up
entrepreneur and pioneer, Mrs. Tara Durotoye was also on ground to inspire
young ladies. Harping on the need to see art of make-up as a lucrative business
venture, the beauty entrepreneur gave a simple illustration on the ABCDE of the
life of a successful woman. (A-ccept, B-elieve, C-ompare Not, D-evelop,
E-mpower). She advised ladies to marry well but not to see marriage as
priority.
Just like
the Biblical wedding at Cana in Galilee where it seemed the best wine was
reserved for the end of the event, Police Superintendent, Dolapo Badmos gave
participants the complete dose of motivational tips in a superb presentation
tagged "4 Ps to success". The PPRO of Zone A gave comprehensive and
practical ways to achieve success through Purpose, Passion, Professionalism and
Productivity. Her anecdote-filled presentation delivered with a huge dose of
wit and hilarity had the participants roaring with laughter and surely left
good memories in the minds of all gathered.
The event
also had in attendance secondary school girls from Fountain Height School,
Adelabu; Doregos Private Academy, Ipaja; Vivian Fowler Memorial School, Ikeja;
Unique Heights, Magodo and Miketoy Schools, Alimosho.
Correspondent/GEE
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