WIMBIZ, Stakeholders Urge Women To Dream Massive, Problem Stereotypes

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By Joan Odafe

Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) and different stakeholders have inspired girls to transcend dreaming and take concrete actions to unlock their potential.

They emphasised that girls have to undertake a constructive mindset, keep away from distractions, and be daring in pursuing their desires with out limitations.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) stories that this name was made on the twenty third Annual Conference of WIMBIZ on Thursday in Lagos.

The occasion was themed ‘Dream. Dare. Do’.

Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, Chairperson of the convention and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, acknowledged that the convention offered a platform for girls from numerous backgrounds to share experiences and inspire one another.

She stated the occasion aimed to equip contributors with the instruments to show their desires into actuality.

Speaking on the theme, Ogunsola confused the significance of going past dreaming to take daring actions, particularly within the face of societal stereotypes and constraints.

“We have to dream past the bounds set by society and even by ourselves. Our nation wants us in all areas of growth, politics, enterprise, administration, public service, schooling, well being, and leisure.

“It is crucial that we are present when decisions are made and that our voices are heard,” she stated.

She additionally famous that many ladies hesitate to dream past their rapid environments on account of societal resistance, concern of failure, rejection, and reputational threat.

She emphasised that girls have to pursue management roles the place they’ll influence choices that have an effect on them and drawing on management expertise developed of their each day lives.

“We learn to handle individuals and encourage them to do their finest whereas balancing a number of roles. But usually, we don’t put ourselves ahead until we’re particularly seen.

“When it comes to networking or taking up leadership roles, many of us hesitate, saying we are too busy. Busy doing what?” she requested.

Ogunsola urged girls to dream massive, even when the dimensions of these desires feels intimidating, and to interrupt out of their consolation zones to problem robust stereotypes.

Prof. Aisha Maikudi, Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, additionally inspired girls to set objectives to attain their desires, highlighting the significance of remaining targeted.

She acknowledged that many challenges in her profession journey stemmed from societal and cultural boundaries however that having a powerful basis, assist, and mentors had been key elements in her success.

Mr John Obaro, Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs, urged contributors to domesticate the suitable mindset, imagine in themselves, and preserve religion in God to attain their objectives.

He warned that there can be discouraging voices, even from individuals with legitimate causes, however emphasised the significance of difficult limiting beliefs to remain targeted on their aspirations. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma