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IWD Celebration: Princess Adebowale Celebrates Nigerian Women


As the Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate International Women Day IWD, the Lagos State Chapter Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples' Party NNPP, Princess Adebowale Olabisi Teniola Anike has send a goodwill message to  women all over and particularly the Women of her party, the NNPP.


In a press release issued by Ruth Sunday, the publicity secretary of the chapter, the Chairman remembered  the achievements and contributions of great women of Nigeria who had in one way or  the other written their name on the sand of time through their impactful roles and contribution to the development of the country.


The statement reads in full, "On this International Women’s Day, I stand proud to honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. As the Lagos State Chairman  of our Great Party, (NNPP) I celebrate the incredible contributions women continue to make in every field. Women like Late Dora Akunyili, of the blessed memory who made remarkable and incredible mark in the fight against importation and sale of fake/ contraband drugs,  cocaine, marijuana etc. thereby saving many Nigerians from untimely death.  

Women like Okojo- Iweala, who have continued to excel in her field Nationally and internationally. Her outstanding performance and personality has earned a place in the World Bank, where she has proved her mettle, Oby Ezekwesili, Late Margret Ekpo of blessed memories who made a mark in the field of Politics.  She was a Nigerian women's rights activist and social mobilizer who was a pioneering female politician in the country's First Republic and a leading member of a class of traditional Nigerian women activists, many of whom rallied women beyond notions of ethnic solidarity.[1] She played major roles as a grassroots and nationalist politician in the Eastern Nigerian city of Aba, in the era of a hierarchical and male-dominated movement towards independence and others. 


Women like them  made the world a better place with their hard work, compassion, and resilience.  Every woman is a pillar of strength and hope. May you always shine brightly and continue to inspire those around you.

"Together, we will keep pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and ensuring a brighter future for all. Here’s to the women leading the charge today and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow!”

HAPPY WOMENS DAY GREAT WOMEN OF OUR TIME. Congratulations for witnessing a day as this", Princess Adebowale stated. 


To our great women in New Nigeria Peoples' Party (NNPP), I Wish you a day filled with joy  appreciation while praying for More strength, vigor and grace to forge ahead as we steer the ship of our Amiable Party NNPP."



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