Don’t lobby for positions, ex-CJN, Aloma Mukhtar urges women

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Aloma Mukhtar, on
Wednesday in Ibadan urged women not to lobby for positions but work
hard to distinguish themselves.

Mukhtar made the call at the 2018 National Women Summit of the
Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA).

The former CJN, who spoke on the challenges facing women in
Nigeria, also urged them not to compromise on their principles in
the bid to achieve fame.

Citing her rise to the peak of the judiciary, she said women
could distinguish themselves without necessarily compromising and “
without necessarily trying to push yourself into a situation
whereby you are not allowed to function the way you should
function.’’

“Just put your trust in God, your faith in Him, work hard,
persevere and be patient, ” Mukhtar added.

The wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, said
OYSOWA was established in 2012 to help in solving problems
encountered by women and youths in the state.

“Against all odds, the challenges we face cannot demoralise us
because we are resilient; they are only a test of our superior
ability and strength, and we will overcome them as well as achieve
our dreams and aspirations.

“We should never give up on our aspirations and back out when
all hope seems lost.

“ Always learn that the only way you are going to get to
anywhere in life is to work hard and be consistent,” Ajimobi
said.

In their goodwill messages, the wife of the Delta governor, Mrs
Edith Okowa, the wife of the former Lagos State governor, Mrs
Emmanuella Fashola and the guest of honour, Mrs Yemisi Jenkins, all
urged women to support each other to achieve set goals.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference had
as theme: “ Against All Odds.’’

Related