Businesswomen Folorunso Alakija and Stella Okoli urged Nigerian women to move beyond simply having a voice and to focus on creating value and making a societal impact.
Alakija, a well‑known figure in Nigeria’s business community, and Okoli, also a prominent businesswoman, highlighted the need for women to translate their influence into tangible contributions that benefit the wider society.
Both leaders stressed that a voice alone is insufficient; women must channel their skills, experience and networks into initiatives that generate economic and social value.
They called on women across the country to take proactive steps—whether through entrepreneurship, community projects or leadership roles—to drive change and leave a lasting legacy.
By encouraging a shift from rhetoric to action, Alakija and Okoli aim to inspire a new generation of Nigerian women to become active agents of development and progress.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>