The Woman's Place

I am excited at the progress of these leading ladies in the banking industry. Having been in the industry for a few years myself, I know it is a male dominated industry, so it is a great leap to shatter that barrier and grab the highest position there can be in the industry. Congratulations ladies, we are proud of you and wish you every success. Bravo! NNEKA ONYEALI-IKPE, FIDELITY BANK Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe assumed office as managing director/chief executive officer, Fidelity Bank on January 1, 2021. She is the first female to occupy the position since the bank’s inception in 1988. She joined the bank in 2015 and was the former executive director for Lagos and south-west directorate, overseeing the bank’s business in the six states that make up the southwest region of the bank. She holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; a master of laws (LLM) degree from Kings College, London; and has attended executive training programmes at global institutions includ...

  A lot more women are working to support their families, yet many women cannot work because they have to take care of the family. This sacrifice usually  comes with a lot of emotional pressure for the woman. Women tend to make more sacrifices than our men counterparts. Mother Nature, Yes, has burdened the woman with this crave to protect, nurture and love albeit at high costs.  Women are therefore, encouraged to find themselves in the need to make impact in our world. We must be relevant in the society, enough to bring change and add value. It is not enough to be just care givers, No, we are made to be that and much more. Women have been specially blessed with the gift of multi-tasking. It is inherent in the woman, she can afford to do a lot successfully at a time. Take advantage of this gift and build skyscrapers in air. Dream it until it becomes real for you and the world.  If you can manage the home, you have acquired every skill you need to be the best in any ca...

At such a time as this in Nigeria, where each citizen seems to be struggling to cling to the strings of the shredded hope in the nation, Nigeria, strictly for the good sake of sanity, I can't but remind myself and indeed you, of this quote by Audrey Hepburn. “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.”  Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. May miracles come quickly in Nigeria. Be inspired!

  To anyone loosing hope and faith even now, keep pushing, keep demanding more from yourself. You are capable to achieve just about anything you dare to conceive in your mind. Look ahead, keep pushing, your breakthrough is around the corner! Be Inspired!!! #sisterstalk

  At such a time as this when the world and especially our country Nigeria is bleeding, we need many more people to come to the fore and lend a voice to condemn the evil overtaking the land. We must speak, scream, shout if we must, against the wickedness and oppression in the land. It is not a time to sit pretty and be silent. Freedom begins with a word and the quote from Harriet Beecher Stowe captures it so succintly. " I feel now that the time is come, when even a woman or a child that can speak a word for freedom and humanity is bound to speak... I hope every woman who can write will not be silent." Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the Beecher family, a famous religious family, and became best known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. As a child I was fascinated with her writings, moreso later in life when I came across the phrase: " Mor...

I stumbled upon this beautiful article on IFP while researching on other stuff and thought to share it. It's a 4 minutes read. I totally agree with it. Gender equality seems to be the one issue that isn't going away. Many of us like to believe sexism is something that only plagued the workplaces of yesteryear, but unfortunately it still exists. Don't believe us? Well, in 2016 just 57% of the world's  working-age women  were in employment, compared to 70% of their male counterparts. And even the females who were in work were struggling to catch up with the men. Women with  full-time jobs  still earn only about 77% of their male counterparts' earnings. Of course, the issue is complex and many expect that because most countries have made it illegal to pay women less than men, that gender inequality has fixed itself. However, problems surrounding  unconscious bias , parental leave, and outdated stereotypes about gender roles persist in the workplace. But what are th...

 

How do you prepare your omelette?  Do you know sometimes making omelette plain is actually delicious?  Just beat the eggs, add a pinch of salt, fry with a teaspoon of margarine instead of oil, sprinkle some parsley and enjoy away👌👍👩‍🍳 This is also a delicious way of preparing eggs for kids because some of them can't chew or tolerate spicy ingredients 👌👍 ©chefweenee Have a good weekend😘👍 - #chefweenee #foodstylist

     I know worries can be inevitable but on the other hand it does not solve any problem.Infact there is little or no need for worries as Ada Ehi said "If our God who watches over us never sleeps nor slumbers, why do you need to stay awake watching and worrying over the situation?" Solutions are gotten when the mind is Sane. Ada Ehi a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist.Be inspired # women comforting the world #dwomansblog.blogspot.com

Captain Nwando Phina Okpalaeke is one of the pilots that successfully landed a test flight at the newly constructed Anambra International Cargo And Passenger Airport, Umueri. She has officially become the first female pilot to land a plane at the  new Anambra International Cargo And Passenger Airport at Umueri  on Friday, 30th April, 2021. She is a Computer Science graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University in Ghana. Following her graduation from the university, Captain Nwando traveled to South Africa to train at an air school there.At the South African air school, she got her Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) – the certification that allows her to fly commercial planes. Captain Nwando Phina Okpalaeke is currently working with Air Peace, one of the leading privately owned airlines in Nigeria. Following the big event, Anambra State indigenes and Nigerians, in general, could not stop singing the praise of one of the pilots that landed the test flights, Captain Nwando Phina Okpalaeke...

 This is a  Nigerian beans soup made with either black eyed or brown beans. Gbegiri soup is  easy to make and it is best enjoyed with either Tuwo Shinkafa or Amala and Ewedu soup.  Ingredients for 3 persons: .2 Cups of Black eyed or Brown Beans .3 Tablespoons of Palm Oil .2 Tablespoons of  Crayfish Powder .1 Tablespoon of  Locust Beans (Iru) .1-2 Tablespoons Ground Dried pepper (Atagungun) .1 Knorr Cube/ 2 seasoned cube .Salt to Taste . Meat, Fried fish( These are for servings)they are optional because the Gbegiri soup is usually not served alone, it can be served with stew containing assorted. Preparations: .Soak then peel your beans. It can be peeled  by hand or pulse in a jug blender. .Add the peeled beans into a pot,  Add water and cook under high heat till very soft and mushy. Be careful not to add too much water, preferably add water simultaneously as it gets cook until it gets soft. Do not add salt. .When it is soft; Use an Ijab...

Speech pathologists help people having difficulty communicating, not only kids who have difficulty communicating, but they also work with adults who might have speech or language impairments as a result of a stroke, dementia, and other health conditions. Other duties of a Speech Pathologist include: . Observing and evaluating patients to determine the nature and extent of their disorder .Helping patients establish goals and advising on treatment options .Planning and conducting programs to correct speech disorders .Administering therapy for rehabilitation of patients with communication problems caused by disabilities or hearing loss .Consulting with teachers, parents or medical practitioners .Patient follow-ups and referrals where appropriate .Providing information to families, teachers and employers  Speech pathologists work in hospitals or other nursing and medical treatment facilities alongside doctors and medical staff to assist patients who have suffered a stroke ...

 There comes a time in everyone’s life where the idea of just throwing in the towel is attractive but those who can reject the idea of quitting and tap an unforeseen reservoir are usually those who cross the finish line like Susan Butcher said  “I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did or I have abolished it.” Susan Butcher was the second woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1986.   When obstacles feel insurmountable don't quit rather change style or look for an alternative. Be inspired # women taking chances # dwomansblog.blogspot.com

Adebule was born November 27, 1970 to the family of Idowu-Esho of Ojo Alaworo in Ojo local government area of Lagos state. She is the 15th Deputy Governor of Lagos state and the sixth woman to occupy that office.Her term was not a long one as it lasted between May 29, 2015- May 28, 2019 but she can be regarded as a quiet influencer. During her tenure as the Deputy Governor, she did everything humanly possible to ensure the rescue of the victims of the 2017  Igbonla students abduction as she ensured security operatives stayed behind in the school to secure the students and teachers. Another important step she took was, she was and is still part of the fight against unemployment.  She, Mrs Idiat Adegbule; attended and organised events where she described unemployment as a time bomb waiting to explode.  At these different events, she challenged individuals and sought collective ingenuity to tackle the issue. Mrs Adegbule alongside other speakers at the events wer...

  Ofe Owerri, is made up of two key words Ofe”  which means soup and “Owerri” which is the capital of Imo state. It is a  very popular traditional vegetable soup from the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria particularly the people of Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. It is usually prepared with four different vegetable leaves, Okazi, Ugu and Uziza or Oha, I will be using the Uziza leaves due to it's availability; dried leaves can be used when the fresh ones are unavailable. Another major  ingredient used in the preparation of this delicacy is the Cocoyam, which serves as a thickener; particularly the red Cocoyam, alternatively, you can use Achi.  Ingredients(For a medium size pot of soup) .8  Fresh Okazi leaves(Thinly sliced and washed) .10 Fresh Ugu leaves( sliced and washed) .3-4 Fresh Uziza Leaves (sliced and washed) .600g Assorted meats such as Beef, Goat meat, Ponmo, Shaki, Cow leg are ideal .A cup of Palm oil .3-4 Medium Size Cocoyam (Ede) ...