The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Women Affairs has nominated Eno-Obong Akpan, Esq., the former first female Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Uyo Branch, as one of the speakers and discussants for the upcoming Post 68th CSW Review Conference.

The event, which will take place on Thursday, 11th April, 2024, at the Ibom Tropicana in Uyo, aims to accelerate gender equality through women empowerment.

In a letter addressed to Akpan, Esq., the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan, stated that the theme of the conference is “COUNT HER IN: ACCELERATE GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.” Akpan, Esq. is expected to deliberate as a discussant on the topic “Analysis of Gender Equality in Akwa Ibom State 30 years after the Beijing Conference.”

Furthermore, Akpan, Esq. will be honored with the ‘Pride of Inclusion’ award during the event, recognizing her contributions to the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality in the state.

The Post 68th CSW Review Conference serves as a platform to assess the progress made in gender equality and women empowerment since the landmark Beijing Conference, which took place in 1995. The event brings together experts, activists, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and to develop strategies for accelerating progress in the state.

Eno-Obong Akpan, Esq.’s nomination as a speaker and awardee highlights her exceptional leadership and dedication to promoting women’s rights and empowerment in Akwa Ibom State and beyond.

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