National president of Nigeria Women in Sports (NAWIS),Professor Olufunke Suleiman says the association will continue to protect and build formidable women and girls to build their careers through sporting activities.
She 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”
Suleiman added that the conference
was also designed to protect the interest of girls and women against any form of harassment and help them attain their desired goals in their choosing careers.
She appreciated the Association of Women in Sports in Nigeria for choosing Ondo,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.”
She 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.
In her welcome address, the Chairperson of the Association Of Nigeria Women in sports, Ondo State chapter, Princess Adejoke Adebusoye , said the 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.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa who was represented by his Special Adviser on Gender, Mrs Olamide Falana said the future of sport lies in the women and their collective capacities .
According to the Governor, “Women can 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.
