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By Oluseye Ojo
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, has commended Kemi Badenoch, the leader of opposition party, which is the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom, which is one of the most successful parties in the World, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General World Trade Centre, for breaking cultural barriers clipping the wings of women in rising to top positions
He gave the commendation at a programme, tagged: “Empowering Women in Diaspora: Defining Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact of Associations’, during an interview with President of the Nigerian Women Association of South Africa, Elizabeth Johnson, in the United Kingdom.
Bwala stated that it was imperative for Nigerian women that are resident in Nigeria and abroad to believe in themselves, be hardworking, and ensure excellence in everything they do.
His words: “Women are generally very hardworking. Looking at the world today, women are playing pivotal roles, even in traditionally male-dominated fields like politics.
“For example, I discussed Kemi Badenoch with my friends in Nigeria. She overcame significant challenges to become the first Black Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This demonstrates that women, with their intelligence, hard work, and determination, can overcome any limitations.
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“Women are strong, bold, and independent. In the right environment, I believe they can achieve even greater things than men. In many countries, women leaders have proven to be highly effective. Even in academic settings, women often excel due to their attention to detail, a quality not always as prominent in men.”
Bwala noted that women’s achievements have significantly been rubbed on by environmental factors and cultural beliefs, especially in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
He added that if Kemi Badenoch was in Nigeria, “she might have faced numerous obstacles. Nigeria has many talented women, like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who could achieve remarkable things, but the environment does not always support their advancement. Cultural norms in Africa have historically relegated women to secondary roles.
“However, in the Western world, women are given more opportunities to pursue their dreams. This makes it easier for women in the diaspora to achieve their aspirations.
“The key for women in the diaspora is to maintain the same focus and determination that drove them to leave Nigeria. They should actively seek out opportunities in their new environments.
“Fortunately, women in the diaspora often have access to more favourable conditions for growth and success.”
