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Investor urges women to shun Jealousy “and” envy against one another
The Chief Executive Officer of Homadil Realty Ltd Dr. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, urged women to shun emotional barriers such as jealousy, envy, and entitlement mentality that hinder collective progress and individual growth.
Speaking as a keynote guest at the International Women Power Conference 2024 in Abuja, themed “The Resilient Woman,” she delivered a powerful message on resilience and its role in women’s success stories.
She identified jealousy, envy as retrogressive attributes capable of retarding progress of women.
“Envy, though quieter, is just as dangerous. It grows in the shadows, as we compare ourselves to others feeling inadequate in the face of their achievements.
“Envy is the name of confidence, it makes us to question our worth, blinding us to our own strengths and what we have to offer.
“Jealousy creeps in when we see others succeed and feel that their victory somehow diminishes our worth, we feel threatened instead of inspired.
“But Jealousy is a thief – it steals our focus, our energy, and our potential to uplift one another,” she said.
The Homadil CEO who vehemently condemned all emotional traps like, jealousy, envy and entitlement mentality, said that they are subtle destroyers.
According to her, they divide us, weaken our bonds as women, and distract us from the real work of building each other.
The Guest Speaker emphasized the imperatives of embracing resilience by all women in order to not only confront the forces retrogression but surmount all challenges on their road to greatness.
She said: “To be truly resilient, we must confront these forces within ourselves and choose a path of unity, support and mutual empowerment.”
Godwin-Isaac who defined resilience as the ability to bounce back from difficulties, urged women to see it as a power to rise above, to adapt, to grow, to thrive, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
She explained further that resilience is the inner force that could enable women to confront life’s most daunting obstacles with amazing courage and grace.
“As CEO of Homadil Reality, Ltd, and founder of multiple enterprises, I know firsthand the hurdles we face as women in leadership.
“I have battled stereotypes, overcome obstacles and continuously proven that women deserve a seat at every table.
“But like many of you, I have learned that resilience is the key to survival – and, more importantly, to success.”
She however lauded women’s doggedness and resilience in the patriarchal world.
Godwin-Isaac said: “Through my work with the Girl Yesterday, The Woman Today, I have witnessed the incredible resilience of young women who against all odds, have risen to become leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Their stories are not just tales of survival; they are stories of transformation and hope.’
She paid tributes to accomplished women like Margaret Ekpo, Ladi Kwali, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti etc in the past whose resilience and brilliance catapulted them to stardom.
The Guest Speaker expressed optimism for a more resilient women laced with strength, compassion and vision in the future.
She therefore reiterated the need for unity and love among women in order to attain the desired greatness.
“The need is urgent. Together, we are unstoppable.”
Foreign news
Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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