A large number of women in politics, trade and business on Thursday said they would partner Lagos State in its quest for economic growth and development.

They added that such would ensure that oncoming generations of women found a space to fully realise their potential.

The women reached the resolution at a symposium organised by Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, in Lagos, as part of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the state

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode, at the event, with the theme, ‘The Contribution of Women to the Development of Lagos in the Past 50 Years,’ said women had played important roles in politics, commerce and other professions, adding that in the next 50 years, women would do more.

She said, “The women of Lagos State will not draw back. We will do more to help the state maintain its position as first among equals.”

The Deputy Governor, Idiat Adebule, said the anniversary was an avenue for women to do more, especially by supporting programmes of government.

She said, “The government will also provide opportunities so that more of our women can be actively involved in the process of decision-making.”

The Senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Oluremi Tinubu, said more could still be done to advance the cause of women and society.

“We still have some women without access to education, while others are desperately in need of support to lift them out of poverty.

“We must devise a holistic strategy to equip women to become more relevant,” Tinubu said.

Also in attendance at the symposium were the President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Nike Akande, and the Special Assistant to the President on Diapora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

Brenda Akinyi Waru committed suicide after she was bullied online as she tried to find justice for her three-year-old daughter who was allegedly defiled by her ex boyfriend.

According to Facebook user Syombua Kibue, who shared the story online, the 29-year-old had reported the case at a police station and had slept with a police officer who requested for sex in exchange for help.
She was later disappointed by the police man who didn’t continue with the case but instead, left her hanging.

Not giving up, she turned to a popular Kenyan Facebook page for help, but instead of receiving the assistance she was looking for, she was bullied and taunted by some members of the group who found her story sketchy. 

On Saturday, May 13, Brenda threw herself at an oncoming vehicle along Waiyaki highway near Kabete Police Station and died from the impact. 

Read Syombua’s story below…

“This lady was going through a lot before she took her life,. Her child was molested by someone she knows, she went to the police to get help but unfortunately the police officer requested sexual favors in order to help , in her desperation she gave in but he turned around and left her hanging, on to of all that, she was battling with depression. She went to a popular group online seeking help but her story was too sketchy so people started asking questions. She may have passed on but her child still needs help and justice. A child molester is still walking free”