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Arise Conference: Siju Iluyomade Begins Distribution ‘Arise Pink Bucket’ Palliatives In Lagos
Arise Women Conference was held on Saturday, 31st October 2020 at the AstroTurf Compound of City of David, Redeem Christian Church of God, Oniru, Lagos, despite the threat of Covid-19 that has ravaged the world.
News Rain Nigeria reports that the event tagged #DEEPLYROOTED, the 12th edition of one of the most anticipated inspirational and empowerment events convened by Dr. Siju Iluyomade, has over the years emerged a source of relief to many less privileged individuals in the society.
Arise Conference: Siju Iluyomade Begins Distribution ‘Arise Pink Bucket’ Palliatives In Lagos
Apart from the Conference which often witnessed prominent distinguished women in the Country as Speakers, to inspire women, it is followed up with empowerment programs and support social amenities like hospitals, School buildings, IT Centres, and many more in some parts of the country.
News Rain Nigeria also learned that this year’s edition saw notable personalities like Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, Mrs. Stella Okoli, CEO, Emzor Pharmaceutical, Professor, Akin Abayomi, Commissioner of Health, Lagos State, Tomi Coker Commissioner of Health Ogun State among many other notable individuals.
Each all spoke glowingly about the responsibilities of women in society, particularly at a trying period of Coronavirus. Mrs. Awosika commended the Convener, Siju Iluyomade, for sticking out her neck to inspire and empower the less privileged in the country through many interventions of the Arise Women Foundation.
Dr. Siju at the event unveiled the ‘Arise Pink Bucket’ that has inside some Palliatives like Rice, Spaghetti, Sugar, Toothpaste, Flour, Groundnut Oil Sachet which will be distributed in all Local Government in Lagos State.
According to the Lawyer with over 35years of experience: “We have started distributing the Arise Pink Bucket Palliatives in Surulere and Lagos Island. This will go on to other Council in the State, this is an art of Arise intervention for the country during this period, apart from the one we did at the peak of Covid-19 for Lagos State Government”.
