Our Abuja Correspondent
Judith Ekaete Umoh is listed in the Compadium known as the “Nigerian Women Annual: 100 Leading Women’ launched today in Abuja.
Ekaete appeared in the Compadium along with other prominent ladies such as the Nigeria First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in it seventh edition launched today to mark the International Women’s Day celebration usually held on every March 8th.
Reports said this global celebration is aims to document accomplishment of outstanding women and promote their visibility in the society.
The the theme for the 2024 International Women Day (IWD) Celebration is: “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” focusing on economic empowerment as a catalyst for creating inclusive and fair societies.
The compendium during the launch showcased remarkable women from various fields, such as innovation, activism, government, business, and entertainment, highlighting their achievements and impact as well as challenges.
The Most prominent women shown in the compendium includes those in Hi- tech experts, pastors, politicians, teachers, activists, development practitioners, and C-suite corporate leaders.
“It is a gender-specific biographical compendium that responds to existing gender gaps in Nigeria’s biographical documentation and leadership.
“The current edition would be the most qualitative biographical profile on Nigeria’s most inspirational and influential women whose work would contribute to shaping Nigeria’s collective history in 2024.”
Ekaete Judith Umoh is the Pioneer Country Director of CBM Global in Nigeria.
