12th Annual NAWIS Conference: Future of Sports Lies In Women’s Strength – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described Association of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS) as a beacon of hope to younger generation and enjoined them to maintain the link across various sphere of the society.

The Governor added that as people United by love through sports, they should keep the passion and do more in transmitting same to young ladies through constant communication, encouragement, enlightenment and mentorship.

Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Gender, Mrs Olamide Falana, stated this at the 12th Annual Conference of Association of Nigeria Women in Sports held in Akure ,the state capital with the theme: “Dynamics of Gender and sports participation: The place of Women in sports in Nigeria.”

He urged the association to keep in mind that the future is female, adding that the future of sports lies in the women’s strength and collective capacities.

According to the Governor, “Women can insist and build a more gender balanced sporting world that we will be proud of.

“Women have faced challenges such as lack of access to training facilities, limited funding and resources, discrimination and unequal treatment compared to their male counterparts.

“These barriers have hindered the development of women’s sports in Nigeria and have contributed to the underrepresentation of women in the sporting arena.

Despite these, records showed that women are doing well above their male counterparts.

“We are forever proud of Miss Tobi Amusan OON, a gold medalist, who has also succeeded in attaining the title as the first ever Nigerian world champion and World Record holder in 100 metres hurdles.

In her address, founder of NAWIS, Prof. Florence Adeyanju said the association was founded with the aim to build formidable women and girls to help them develop their career through sports.

She appreciated the Association of Women in Sports in Nigeria for choosing Ondo, our sunshine state as the venue for such an auspicious event, saying it will surely go into the anals of our history as a sports loving state.”

While speaking, National President of NAWIS, professor Olufunke Suleiman reiterated that the association was established by Professor, Florence Adeyanju to protect and build formidable women and girls and help them develop their career through sports.

She added that it was also to protect the interest of girls and women and also to protect them against any form of harassment and help them attain their desired goals in their choosing career.

In her welcome address, the Chairperson of the Association Of Nigeria Women in sports, Ondo State chapter, Princess Adejoke Adebusoye , said the 12 annual national Conference of the association is more than just a meeting of minds, saying it is a celebration of achievements, knowledge, innovation and collaboration.

She urged members of the association to take advantage of the gathering to make new connections, adding that it’s a moment to broaden their horizons and embrace the wealth of expertise that are around.

The chairman of the event, Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige while declaring the conference open, said there are enough strength in women, adding that women in sports are very fantastic.

He added that it’s pertinent to continue to encourage girls in sports to enable them to continue excelling in their career.According to him, the Conference is meant to bring out the best of the association and I’m very sure that when the recommendation of this conference will be out , it will benefit women immensely,” he stated.

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