Outstanding Women Award set for July 29

By Ola Pat

The Award

All is now set for the first edition of Outstanding Women Award, OWA. According to the organizer’s website, the award is organized to recognize and celebrate “women that are making tremendous strides in their career/businesses and contribute in no small measure to the society.” The event, which will take place on July 29^th, 2017 on Wemco Road, Ogba will not only have dignities as guests but will also honour women from different walks of life.

Among those that will be receiving the award on the day includes Jasanya Adetutu Bolaji, Project Director of De Avatar Communications, Moji Delano runs the Moji Delano Blog providing general news, Titilola Vivour Adeniyi head of Domestic and sexual violence response Team, DSVRT under the Ministry of Justice.

Others are Ifeoma Fafunwa, Creative Director of iOpenEye, Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadire, Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist at Pinnacle Medical Service, Agatha Amata, media expert and consultant, producer of “Inside out with Agatha”, Hon. Rita Oduchi Orji, a member of the Federal House of Representative.

Commune Magazine chat with the CEO, of Sail Edutainment Media, the organizers of the OWA, Mrs. Success A. Abu-Idris on why they organize the award. Success who is an educationist said she loves to celebrate people and impact lives. She is an educationist, musician and Event Host. She was a member of Patitos Gang talk show and a regular face on Insideout with Agatha. Enjoy the Excerpt:

Some of the Recipients

Can I just have an idea of what the award is all about?

It is an award of recognition for women. Nominees are evaluated on their involvement and commitment to the community, which includes the scope and impact of their services to the society. Also, the leadership role, mentorship and effort dedicated to help advance others in the community. We also examined their accomplishment within their profession, industry, field/area of interest.

Why is the award feminalize, is that not being too feminist?

No not at all, I see women taking tremendous strides in their career and touching lives. I feel they should be celebrated, which will then create an avenue for women who are aiming for greatness to be mentored by these achievers. And give hope to the girl child to build confidence etc.

What industry are you looking at in this case?

All and any industry where women are players: Media, politics, theater art, music, entrepreneur, religion, educational, etc