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IWD: Let’s be determined to inspire, empower each other — Dr. Iluyomade 

The Founder of Arise Women Foundation, Dr. Siju Iluyomade, has called on women to be deliberate in inspiring and empowering each other.

She made the call on Friday in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, themed: “Inspire Inclusion.” 

Iluyomade said the theme emphasises the importance of inspiring women to be included, fostering a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.

She said this is exactly what the Arise Women Foundation is known for. 

The delectable amazon, in the last 15 years, has championed the course of women and the poor in the society, giving them reasons to be proud of themselves and live.  

In the words of Dr. Iluyomade: “When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world.

“And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there’s a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

“Collectively, let’s forge a more inclusive world for women.”

A reputable lawyer, with over 30 years experience, Dr. Siju, as she’s fondly called, has led thousands of women across the country and beyond who are members of Arise to inspire other women. 

While encouraging women in the spirit of this year’s edition of the International Women’s Day, Iluyomade added: “Women must be determined to have exemplified attributes that inspire inclusion in whatever they are doing.

“By this, it will be a win-win collectively.” 

Dr Iluyomade, who is also the founder of Handmaidens Women in Leadership Series, has consistently hosted Arise Women Conference in the past 15 years with notable and inspiring women across the globe coming together, encouraging others and forming a common front in a very effervescent atmosphere. 

The event has also empowered over 100,000 women in the last 10 years in various skills acquisitions programmes, built hospitals for free baby delivery, built schools and computer centres in Dafara, a remote part of Abuja suburb, dug oreholes and so many other interventions.

Arise Women is now synonymous with the food basket, popularly called: “Arise Pink Bucket,” through which various foods like rice, beans, groundnut oil and tomato paste are shared to underprivileged individuals in many parts of the country.

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