The Woman's Place

   Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance was appointed on  Monday as the Director General of the  world's international trade body ( World Trade Organization) as it seeks to resolve disagreements over how it decides cases involving billions in sales and thousands of jobs.   Okonjo-Iweala at 66  was appointed director-general of the World Trade Organization by representatives of the 164 member countries.    According to a statement from the body, President Biden raises concerns over human rights trade and in response, Ngozi, said in a statement that her first priority would be to quickly address the economic and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, According to her“  I will implement responses we need to get the global economy going again", “Our organization faces many great challenges but working together we can collectively make the WTO stronger, more agile and better adapted to the realities of today”.   ...

    We all know that one of the ways to be rich is to save more than we spend however due to anxiety and lack of plans and a sense of belonging we tend to be financially bankrupt.    David Curry, a certified financial planner  in Atlanta says he recommends people start with a comprehensive financial plan which can inventory your cash flow, income, savings, investments and more.Wendy Terrill says "The most basic step to understanding your current financial situation is to sit down and record all your regular monthly income and expenses.   I will recommend the rule of scale of preference propounded by one of Economics genius. Below are other tips on how to manage finances:  . Set Personal Priorities and Finance Goals:  Once you understand your current financial situation, it's time to determine whether it aligns with your values. Next is to have goals (Defining what you'd like to achieve with your money) this will make the process of cre...

       We all have dreams but certain things hinder our dreams and that is 'Fear' .  Alakija says "We must learn NOT to be fearful or anxious about the future; fear restricts your ability to progress and reach your full potential in Christ". Folorunso Alakija is a prominent African business woman ranging from  fashion, Oil and lots more. She is one of the estimated richest black woman. Be Inspired. # Women building hopes # Comforting nations #dwomansblog.blogspot.com

    Back in high school, we will always say what a man can do, a woman can do bette r and that is what this 21-year-old British Jasmine Harrison has done, She has become the youngest female to row across an ocean after completing the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Ms Harrison, from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, completed the 3000-mile journey in 70 days, three hours and 48 minutes which is indeed a great expression of strength.  A report has it in a statement" She set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on December 12 and arrived on Saturday February 20th into Antigua in the West Indies. Ms Harrison was moved to compete in the challenge after visiting Antigua and witnessing the finish of the event in 2017. A total of 21 international entrants  including four-man crews, all-female boats and solo competitors rowed in this edition of the annual Atlantic Challenge, which raises money for charity and Miss Harrison stood out. Carsten Heron Olsen; the CEO o...

    Okazi soup is the igbo version of Afang soup.The only major difference is the thickener that is added to the Okazi soup.    The vegetables used for  Okazi/Ukazi soup includes Okazi leaves and water leaves(spinach and lamb lettuce can be used as alternatives for this vegetable).   Ingredients * Afang Leaves(okazi/ukazi leaves) *  2 handful of grinded Achi Or Ofor  (Grinded Egusi /melon seeds can be used as a substitute) * 500 grams of beef or assorted meat * 100 grams of Smoked fish * Stock fish (optional) * Shelled Periwinkle(optional) * 2 tablespoonful grinded crayfish * Fresh pepper or grinded dried pepper (to taste) * Water leaves(optional) * 500 ml Palm oil * 2 Stock/seasoning cube * salt to taste  Cooking directions  . First cook the assorted meat  and stock fish, Clean  the dried fish and set aside. .Grind the achi or egusi seeds(melon seeds), add some warm water in it, mix well, and set aside . Slice...

The President and Chief Marketing Office of WEConnect International, Rebecca Pearson says she wakes up every day looking for opportunities to give women business owners worldwide an equal chance to compete and prevail. Nowhere does that appear harder than in those companies requiring STEM expertise and with significant STEM needs in their supply chain. She had spent the vast majority of her career in the engineering industry, a traditionally male-dominated field. Coming from a family of engineers: my grandfather, father, uncle and brother were all engineers, she fit right into the environment: "I talked the talk, blended right in, and never thought much about how unusual my own situation was. In fact, I didn’t really notice anything different for many years". Then one day the world started talking about STEM and the dearth of women in these careers and it dawned on her that nobody was even talking about the supply chain and the lack of diversity! Then she realized something i...

       Often time we feel unloved because we don't get back what we give but love is a transitive verb it is about the recipient not us, according to Katharine Hepburn's quote:  " Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything," Katharine Hepburn's was a Hollywood actress, entertainer and suffrage activist. Be Inspired! # Women promoting love # dwomansblog.blogspot.com

     Asisat Lamina Oshoala was born on the 9th of October 1994, She  is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení in the Primera División as a forward.She was named best player and was the highest goal scorer at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She was also named the second top goalscorer with the Super Falcons team who won the 2014 African Women's Championship. Asisat Oshoala joined Arsenal Ladies in March 2016 from Liverpool.The striker started her career at Nigerian Lower Division side FC Robo before moving up a league to join Rivers Angels in 2013, where she spent two years. Oshoala then made the move abroad to sign for Liverpool Ladies. The 26-year-old was voted the best player at the African Women’s Championship during the Super Falcons' triumph in 2014. Oshoala’s impressive debut season in the Women’s Super League saw her win the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award in 2015.      ...

   Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. At the time of Valentine's life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love. Eventually, Valentine was found out and jailed for his crimes against Claudius. While imprisoned, Valentine cared for his fellow prisoners and also his jailor's blind daughter. Legend has it that Valentine cured the girl's blindness and that his final act before being executed was to write her a love message signed ‘from your Valentine'. Valentine was executed on 14 February in the...

  Thank God it is another weekend, Valentine is almost here again, hurray 😁😁, it is another time to show love deliberately, it is important we give a special treat to our loved ones and meal time is the best time for family and loved ones  to bond together. We will be trying this modernized traditional delicacy: Roasted Plantain and Potatoes with Ofada Stew as toppings. We will start with the Ofada Sauce Ofada Stew is the Yoruba version of Obe Dindin. Now, there are two kinds of Ofada Stew, one is made with Green Bell Peppers while the other is made with Red Bell Peppers. This version is made with Red Bell Peppers, let’s begin…. INGREDIENTS for a person of two .700g Assorted Meats .5 Bell Peppers (Tatashe) .1 and half  Cups of Palm Oil .2-3 Scotch Bonnet (Atarodo) .1 big Onion or two small onions .Boiled Eggs (Optional) .2  Dried Fish or fresh fish (Shawa) .2 Tablespoons of  Grinded Crayfish .3 Tablespoons of Locust Beans (Iru) .3 Knorr...

       International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions,either in terms of national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political differences, now globally, it is strengthened by four global United Nations Women conferences. The Women’s Day is globally  celebrated on March 8th annually; this  is strongly linked to the women’s movements during the Russian Revolution in 1917 and has since moved from  groundbreaking resolutions to awe-inspiring speeches to activists inspiring change offline and online, this timeline marks  memorable moments for women's rights at the United Nations since its founding in 1945. This year, UN Women has  announced the theme for International Women's Day, 8 March 2021 (IWD 2021) as, “Women in leadership: This theme aims to address  the persistent pre-existing social and systemic b...

  It is time we put the spotlight on some of the women whose actions have left a significant impact on our history. Brilliant women are taking their places in the social, political and business world. The men's club is going extinct!. Women are bracing up and taking opportunities, you too can and now too but you must be intentional about it. Like Maya Angelou says " If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be".  Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Be  Inspired!!

     Hon. Minister Sadiya Umar Farouk was  born on November 5, 1974, She is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the minister of the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under President Buhari's regime. She is a graduate of  Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where she obtained a degree in Business Administration in 1998. In 2008, Sadiya Umar Farouk obtained a masters degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the same University. In 2011, she obtained her masters degree in Business administration from the Ahmadu Bello university. Farouk is by age the youngest minister in the current federal cabinet. Farouk is seen to be one of the closest ministers to the President in the current cabinet and many refer to her as a “ super minister”. She has been in the good book of  President Buhari from the days the president serve as the presidential candidate of the defunct Congress for Progress...

   Efo Riro is a leafy soup that originates from the Western part of Nigeria made majorly with Scotch bonnets and Bell pepper.  Ingredients for a family of (3): . 3 bunches of "Soko" leaf, (spinach can also be used alternatively) .7 medium or 3 big size bell peppers (Tatashe) Note: Vegetables require lots of pepper and oil .13 scotch bonnet (Rodo) .1 cup of Palm Oil (All may not be used) .2 big  size red onions . Variety of  meats  (Shaki, Kpomo, cow leg,  beef are ideal) .Dried stockfish (Panla) .Smoked cat fish .1 and half tablespoon of  Locust beans (Iru) .Half cup of cooked prawns  Note: The Varieties of meat and fish are optional they can be adjusted to fit health issues . 3 highly tasty cubes of your choice like Knorr Chicken  .Half cup of pounded Crayfish for aroma and taste .Salt to taste Directions : Before you start cooking ensure all your ingredients are washed and ready for use  by washing, seasoning and addi...

     Freedom is the very essence of our economy and society, according to Angela Merkel "Without freedom the human mind is prevented from unleashing its creative force. But what is also clear is that this freedom does not stand alone. It is freedom in responsibility and freedom to exercise responsibility." Angela Merkel is the first female chancellor of Germany, She has been widely described as the de facto leader of the European Union, the most powerful woman in the world since 2016. Be Inspired, Be responsible # women  in liberty # women in power # women taking responsibilities dwomansblog.blogspot.com