UN Women Delegate, 23 Governors’ Wives, Others to Participate in BOWFT ‘Stop Gender-Based Violence’ Seminar

The ‘Stop Gender-Based Violence’ seminar scheduled for October 31, 2023, in Benin City, Nigeria, is an essential event taking place as part of the third edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT).

The seminar, with its distinguished guests and participants, is an important platform for addressing and combating gender-based violence, raising awareness, and promoting actions to end this critical issue. It reflects the commitment of various stakeholders, including the UN and Nigerian governmental figures, to address gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Here is some information about the event and its key participants:

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Location: Edo Hotel Marquee, Okada Avenue, G.R.A, Benin City.
Time: 2:00 PM.

KEY PARTICIPANTS:
UN Women Representative: Ms. Beatrice Eyong, representing the United Nations.
Wives of Governors: 23 wives of Nigerian governors and former governors.

GOODWILL MESSAGE DELIVERERS:
Her Excellency, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Chair, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum (NGWF).
Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Representative.
IPAS Country Representative and State Co-ordinator, ROLAC.

PANELISTS FOR PANEL SESSION:
Justice Mary Itsueli.
Dr. Elizabeth Iyamu Ojo.
CSP Peter O. Ugumba.
Dr. Gina Eromonsele.
Dr. Mrs. Obanor.

Importantly, a movie titled ‘We Will Not Be Silent’ will be screened at the seminar.

The Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) is currently in its third edition and it’s being held in Benin City from October 23, 2023, to November 1, 2023. The tournament’s primary goal is to highlight the efforts of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to end gender-based violence.

Thirteen (13) teams are participating in the 10-day pre-season tournament, which has received accreditation from FIFA, the world football governing body.