Dr Dickson made the call while declaring open a
2-day Bayelsa Women Summit with the theme “Ijaw Women Walking Tall” at
the Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Center, Yenagoa.
She called on parents, particularly mothers to
work assiduously in supporting the girl-child, towards realizing her
full potential in any profession, to enable her contribute to the
development of society.Dr Dickson, who encouraged parents never to give up
on their children, stressed the need for Ijaw women to take their
rightful position in the scheme of things through commitment, hardwork
and passion for excellence.
She also called on Ijaw women to jettison all
divisive tendencies and support one another in the pursuit of their
goals, noting that, mistakes in life should not be seen as stumbling
blocks, but rather as formidable platforms to excel.
The 4th Bayelsa Women Summit featured lectures on
different career development such as essential security tips, women in
politics, academics, business, legal profession and journalism.
Mrs Nene Adala of Otuedu Community in Ogbia Local
Government Area and Madam Ebimotimi Justice from Southern Ijaw were
among several women that testified to the benevolence of the Restoration
Government, which they noted, had empowered their families.
Also speaking, the three female members in the
state House of Assembly, Hon. Gold Ingo-Iwowari, Hon. Ebiuwou
Koku-Obiyai and Hon. Kate Owoko lauded the Dickson-led administration
for its gender friendly posture that has earned Bayelsa international
recognition.
In her lecture on Women in Politics, the Managing
Director of Bayelsa Trading Company Limited and former state Women
Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mrs Faith Opene urged the Ijaw
women to develop themselves educationally and shun blackmail and ‘pull
her down syndrome’.
Goodwill messages were delivered at the summit by
state representatives of various organizations, including National
Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), International Federation of
Female Lawyers (FIDA), National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) and
the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
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