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Alakija, Okoli urge women to create value, make impact
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points They want women to go beyond just being heard and instead focus on making a meaningful difference. Businesswomen Folorunso Alakija and Stella Okoli are encouraging women to create value and make a positive impact on society.
Businesswomen Folorunso Alakija and Stella Okoli are encouraging women to create value and make a positive impact on society. They want women to go beyond just being heard and instead focus on making a meaningful difference.
Further details about their urging are available from the source. The call to action is directed at Nigerian women, with the goal of inspiring them to take action and create value.
More information can be found at the provided link, which offers additional context and insights into the message from Alakija and Okoli.
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Category: business Published: October 7, 2026 Source: The Punch Reading time: 1 min
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