By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Prominent women from the South West geo political zone of Nigeria have called on womenfolk to lead the campaign for adequate security, peace, unity and good governance across the country, as well as aspire to occupy political offices in 2023 general elections.
The women spoke on Friday, at the maiden Conference of the South West Women Arise For One Nigeria, SWWAFON,” held in Ikeja, Lagos.
President, Women in Africa, Mrs. Hafsat Abiola-Costello, in her speech, expressed the need for women to arise and take the bull by the horn as menfolk have failed the nation.
Abiola- Costello, daughter of late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO, Abiola, who spoke through virtual platform as a guest speaker, told the womenfolk to shun and vehemently oppose to every manipulation of the unity of the country, to prevent an outbreak of war, which will only be beneficial to selfish politicians and local and foreign arms dealers.