By Kingsley Agim
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong has advised women in the State that a deepening of their spirituality should enhance their self-validation, boldness and self-confidence, which are ingredients for good decision making and a sine qua non for effective leadership. Mrs. Archibong made the assertion when she spoke at the WOMEN 2 WOMEN PLUS IMPACT CONFERENCE held recently at the Women Development Centre, Parliamentary Road, Calabar on the topic: Balancing Women’s Spiritual Life and Business Leadership. She posited that evidence shows that there is a Spiritual Gender Gap in that women embrace matters of faith more than men. They should therefore apply positively the benefits of their disciplined minds to quality leadership. She buttressed her submission with examples of Biblical women who were both deeply spiritual as well as notable leaders in different spheres of human endeavours with specific reference to Deborah who was commander-in-chief of Israel’s Armed Forces. Deborah, who, though also a prophetess, led the Israelite army to war when it was time for war, rather than stay back to pray. She further stated that Governor Ayade has demonstrated peculiar encouragement for women in his administration and lauded organizers of the conference for working in tandem with Governor Ayade’s vision. In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey commended the efforts of the Organizers for ensuring that Cross River women get the desired nudge to enhanced livelihood, adding that the rippling effects of the meeting are enormous. Hon. Odey expressed her Ministry’s resolve to partner with agencies aimed at bettering the lives of women in the State, enjoining participants to make judicious use of knowledge acquired from the conference for the betterment of the larger society. Articulating her views, the International President, Women 2 Women Plus, Pastor (Mrs.) Victoria Emah-Emah said the aim of the conference is to generate enterprising women, mobilize and promote their businesses globally. She pointed out that the platform is a rallying point for all women in the state, nation, Africa and leading executives around the issues of sustaining businesses and the social benefits that come from the businesses of women. She noted further that the conference brings to spotlight financial literacy and inclusion for women in the local communities doing businesses to support the economy of the State, nation and continent. The two-day conference featured prominent women development speakers like Mary Mbukpa; VeronicaKingsley; Lilian Oyama; Carol Hogan; Hilda Isimoya; Enwongo-Abasi Okon; Tammie Kammonke; Eme Affia; and Augustina Akpan.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong has advised women in the State that a deepening of their spirituality should enhance their self-validation, boldness and self-confidence, which are ingredients for good decision making and a sine qua non for effective leadership. Mrs. Archibong made the assertion when she spoke at the WOMEN 2 WOMEN PLUS IMPACT CONFERENCE held recently at the Women Development Centre, Parliamentary Road, Calabar on the topic: Balancing Women’s Spiritual Life and Business Leadership. She posited that evidence shows that there is a Spiritual Gender Gap in that women embrace matters of faith more than men. They should therefore apply positively the benefits of their disciplined minds to quality leadership. She buttressed her submission with examples of Biblical women who were both deeply spiritual as well as notable leaders in different spheres of human endeavours with specific reference to Deborah who was commander-in-chief of Israel’s Armed Forces. Deborah, who, though also a prophetess, led the Israelite army to war when it was time for war, rather than stay back to pray. She further stated that Governor Ayade has demonstrated peculiar encouragement for women in his administration and lauded organizers of the conference for working in tandem with Governor Ayade’s vision. In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey commended the efforts of the Organizers for ensuring that Cross River women get the desired nudge to enhanced livelihood, adding that the rippling effects of the meeting are enormous. Hon. Odey expressed her Ministry’s resolve to partner with agencies aimed at bettering the lives of women in the State, enjoining participants to make judicious use of knowledge acquired from the conference for the betterment of the larger society. Articulating her views, the International President, Women 2 Women Plus, Pastor (Mrs.) Victoria Emah-Emah said the aim of the conference is to generate enterprising women, mobilize and promote their businesses globally. She pointed out that the platform is a rallying point for all women in the state, nation, Africa and leading executives around the issues of sustaining businesses and the social benefits that come from the businesses of women. She noted further that the conference brings to spotlight financial literacy and inclusion for women in the local communities doing businesses to support the economy of the State, nation and continent. The two-day conference featured prominent women development speakers like Mary Mbukpa; VeronicaKingsley; Lilian Oyama; Carol Hogan; Hilda Isimoya; Enwongo-Abasi Okon; Tammie Kammonke; Eme Affia; and Augustina Akpan.
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