PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION, HELD TODAY IN LAGOS AND ATTENDED BY GOV. SANWO-OLU AND HIS DEPUTY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 GOV. SANWO-OLU, DEP. GOV. HAMZAT AT THE Y2024 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION, HELD AT MOBOLAJI JOHNSON ARENA, ONIKAN, ON FRIDAY, 8TH MARCH 2024 

Today was a landmark day for the heart of our vibrant city as we gathered at Onikan Stadium to mark International Women's Day. 


It was an honour to host this grand event, bringing together women from every corner of Lagos State in a celebration of unity, diversity, and empowerment.


Seeing the stadium filled with so many inspiring women, each with her own story of resilience, achievement, and hope, was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together. 


We celebrated not just the progress we've made, but also the journey ahead towards full equality and empowerment for all women.


Our administration is committed to supporting every woman in Lagos, recognizing that when women thrive, our society thrives. Today, we reaffirmed our pledge to create more opportunities, dismantle barriers, and ensure that every woman and girl in Lagos has the support she needs to reach her full potential.


To the incredible women of Lagos, thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your invaluable contributions to our state. Let's continue to stand together, support each other, and work towards a brighter, more inclusive future.


Happy International Women's Day! Here's to many more achievements and milestones together. 



 


Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat acknowledging greetings during the International Women’s Day celebration themed: “Count her in: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress”, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Friday, 08 March 2024. Behind them: APC Lagos Women Leader, Mrs. Olajumoke Okoya Thomas and the State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro.


 


l-r: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the First Lady of the State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu during the International Women’s Day celebration themed: “Count her in: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress”, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Friday, 08 March 2024. 


 


l-r: Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Dada; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the First Lady of the State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during the International Women’s Day celebration themed: “Count her in: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress”, organized by WAPA, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Friday, 08 March 2024. 


 


l-r: Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Dada; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; APC Lagos Women Leader, Mrs. Olajumoke Okoya Thomas and Permanent Secretary, WAPA, Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo during the International Women’s Day celebration themed: “Count her in: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress”, organized by WAPA, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Friday, 08 March 2024. 

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