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“Investing in women will bring more growth,” says NEXIM Bank.

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6 months ago

March 11, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has called for more investment in women, which it believes will go a long way in bringing more growth and development to the country.

The Managing Director/CEO of NEXIM Bank, Abba Bello, made the call in Abuja on Friday, on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) themed “Inspire Inclusion,” saying that the Nigerian Export-Import Bank will spare no effort toward improving the welfare of women, as well as protecting their rights and advancing their causes.

He expressed that any society that wants to grow has to include women in all economic and entrepreneurial drives.

According to him, on this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary women who are the driving force behind NEXIM Bank.

“I believe in the power of women to break barriers and empower other women to lead in their communities.

“I want to call on all women in Nigeria to keep fighting for inclusion until their needs are met.

“The Managing Director then acknowledged the challenges faced by women, especially in the context of inclusion and justice, urging them not to lose focus but to always fight for their rights.

Mr. Bello recognized the role of women in nation-building, emphasizing that Nigerian women are elemental to the nation’s development, growth, and greatness.

He, however, said that NEXIM Bank will redouble its efforts toward creating programs and initiatives that uplift and support women more.

Also speaking, the Executive Director of Business Development of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete, reiterated that women should not lose focus but should go for what they want in life.

She called on men that, rather than treating the women working under them as tea girls, they should engage with them more to help them achieve their goals in life.

In her presentation, one of the special guests of honor, Coach Naomi Osemudia, urged women to invest in capacity building, empowerment, and engagement, among other things.

According to her, you can’t sit in the comfort of your zone and expect inclusion.

Also, Senior Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership, Sola Abiola, sought the coming together and collaboration of women to have a better life for themselves and the country at large.

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Former Minister Sunday Dare Celebrates Late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle

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11 hours ago

September 18, 2024

The Gleamer

…Calls on Ogbomoso to compete for power in Oyo state.

Joel Ajayi

The Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland and the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare has joined family, friends, relatives, and good people of Ogbomosoland to celebrate the life of a veteran Civil War hero and an eminent Ogbomoso-born Nigerian Army officer, late Brigadier-General Benjamin Maja Adekunle, otherwise known as Black Scorpion.

In a statement released recently, the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland noted that the 10th anniversary remembrance of the veteran General is not just a celebration of his history, but a reflection of the bravery and patriotism of a

man who risked his life on behalf of our country and citizens. Chief Sunday Dare acknowledged that: “As a General, he was first amongst equals, and we as his people, are proud of the legacy that he left behind”.

Chief Sunday Dare explained that the sense of purpose and commitment to something greater than one’s self, is a cornerstone of a soldier’s life, which late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle exemplified. He signposted a life of enduring symbol of bravery, and compassion. He served Nigeria well.

“The story of the battle for Nigeria’s soul and eventual unity cannot be complete without a generous mention of late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle, a.k.a Black Scorpion. He was a patriot who loved his country and gave his all. He revealed to the world that Ogbomoso’s sons and daughters were no bystanders or minions. But that, Ogbomoso sons and daughters are brilliant

and brave, courageous and compassionate, patriotic and powerful. And above all, that Ogbomoso is a land of warriors; ever ready to make necessary sacrifices for the unity of her people and her land”.

Furthermore, Chief Sunday Dare stated that: “Late General Benjamin Adekunle has joined the league of Ogbomoso icons like the late Premier of Western Region Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, the late Soun Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III, the late Governor of Oyo State Otunba Alao-Akala, the late Inspector General of Police Chief Sunday Adewusi and many other heroes of democracy from Ogbomosoland who made priceless sacrifices for the unity and peace of Nigeria.

For late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle, no task was a burden and no sacrifice was too high: for he loved his people even as he understood that his call to duty carried a risk to his own life. He brought to life courage and patriotism that remains unequaled”. “Out of curiosity, I searched for the deeper meaning of a Scorpion. General

Benjamin Adekunle was nicknamed the Black Scorpion largely due to his exploits as a soldier. I found out that Scorpions are symbols of protection, transformation, independence, solitude, and intelligence.

In addition, Scorpions are also a symbol of death and rebirth, a symbol of power. We stop here. For us, the spirit of the Black Scorpion must rekindle in us the desire to lead. Not just in our land of Ogbomoso, but in our Oyo State. Let Ogbomoso no longer play the second fiddle in Oyo State. Let Ogbomoso speak with one political voice. Let Adekunle’s spirit summon us all to a new cause in this dispensation.

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