The Young Women’s Christian Association of Nigeria has called for renewed commitment to women’s empowerment, leadership development and community service as it marked its 120th anniversary.
The celebration, held at the Archbishop Akinde Conference Centre in Bariga, Lagos, was themed “Empowering Women and Serving Our Communities” and brought together faith leaders, women’s rights advocates, dignitaries and members of the association to reflect on its contributions to women and girls over more than a century.
According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, was represented at the event by Mrs Oyinda Ogunsanwo-Emmanuel, who commended the association for its longstanding work in promoting moral values, supporting women and girls, and strengthening communities.
She described the association’s 120-year history as evidence of the role of faith-driven service in community development.
“For 120 years, the YWCA has remained a beacon of hope,
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