Alaghodaro 2023: Women’s participation in politics, entrepreneurship takes lead, as summit kicks off Wednesday
By Elvis Omoregie, Benin
All is set for the successful hosting of the 2023 Alaghodaro Summit scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023, with the Edo Women Conference.
The Summit is organised yearly by the Edo State Government, in partnership with the private sector, to mark the anniversary of Governor Godwin Obaseki in office and showcase the progress being recorded in transforming the State into an investment haven.
In its seventh edition, the Summit is taking place in Benin City, the Edo State capital, between November 8 and 12, 2023, with the theme, “The Edo Story: Creating Shared Opportunities into the Future.”
Other activities lined up to make this year’s Alaghodaro Summit memorable and exciting include the Benin City Tour and Cocktail on Thursday, November 9, 2023, while the main Alaghodaro Summit, Muslim Prayers, State Award and Dinner are scheduled for Friday, November 10, 2023.
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, will be the Governor’s Golf Tournament, Food Tour, and Youth Concert climaxing with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
In a statement, the Chairperson, Local Organising Committee and Executive Secretary, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Limited/Gte, Eire Ifueko Alufohai, assured of a memorable outing at this year’s Summit being the last edition to be celebrated under the leadership of Godwin Obaseki.
According to her, “All is set for the successful hosting of the 2023 Alaghodaro Summit scheduled to take place in Benin City between November 8 and 12, 2023.
“The four-day event will kick off officially tomorrow, November 8, with the Edo Women Conference which will serve as a veritable platform for Edo women to meet, share their experiences, challenges, success stories, and chart a path for sustainable development.”
She added, “The Conference will cover a wide range of issues, from women’s participation in politics to entrepreneurship, girl-child empowerment, leadership, and the role of women in societal development. We urge all Edo women to come out and be a part of this very insightful and thought-provoking conversation.”
