African Women Lawyers Association Mentors Pupils
The African Women Lawyer Association (AWLA) has held a mentoring session for pupils in Lagos. Led by the National President, Caroline Ibharuneafe, it celebrated International Women’s Day as part of its Quarterly Sensitisation Programme on March 7, 2025, at the Immaculate Heart Comprehensive School, Maryland.
Its theme was: “Acceleration code: Unlocking your future.” Pupils from different schools in District 2 were in attendance.
Permanent Secretary of the District, Mrs Anike Adekanye, graced the event.
The speakers were Oloye Dare Oyegbola and former Coordinator AWLA Nigeria, Lagos Branch, Mulikat Thomas.
They spoke extensively on “Skills for Tomorrow: Developing Lifelong Competencies” and “Overcoming Obstacles: resilience and Problem-solving.”
The objective was to teach the students the “code”—the essential elements needed to accelerate their personal and academic pursuits. It was emphasised that hard work, skill acquisition, and future vision are key to achieving their goals in life.
Director of Science and Technology, Mr. Tunde Popoola, encouraged the pupils to stay focused and determined. He told them the story of how he became a chartered accountant after his first degree.
Mrs Adekanye also encouraged them with her story, reminding the pupils that there is no success without hardwork and dedication despite challenges. The interactive programme saw pupils gifted different items for answering questions and participating in one activity or the other.
Participants had fun with the DJ, spicing the atmosphere with music, which the pupils and AWLANS danced to.
The AWLA team included Vice President Felicitas Nwaobi, General Secretary Oise Chigbue, National Treasurer Julie Onyeagba, immediate-past General Secretary Bibian Aloba, and Assistant General Secretary Tawa Toriola, among others.
