Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo says the presence of women in any profession makes it significantly safer, more peaceful and successful.
The Deputy Governor stated this at the 2017 Women in Aviation, Nigeria Annual Conference in Port Harcourt.
Represented by her Special Assistant on Research and Social Media, Uki Asemota Dr. Banigo said “For long women have been misunderstood, and our strength has been underrated, but I thank God for the growth of women capacity”.
According to her the State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has been of immense support to women and girls in the State, noting that more women are represented in his Administration than any other in the history of the State.
She said the scholarship the Women in Aviation offers will impact lives which will in turn develop the community and commended the efforts of the organization, the decorum, unity of purpose, love and support for women, which she described as impressive and inspiring.
Dr. Banigo urged them to do more to support young girls, especially in the field of science, stressing that “our young girls are very bright and need our love and support”.
In her remarks president Women in Aviation, Nigeria, Ndudinnachi Rejoice said women in Aviation Nigeria chapter is a not for profit organization that encourages the Advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests.
She said the vision of the organization is to promote public awareness of the accomplishments and contributions of women in the industry to national development.
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