The 25th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) ended in grand style at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, with several participants going home with exciting prizes, including a brand-new GAC pickup truck, a new home, and a ₦20 million cash prize.
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu presented the ₦20 million award to Mrs. Florence Obayomi-Davies of LASUTH, describing the conference as a celebration of women’s empowerment and resilience.
Other major prize winners included Mrs. Olusola Oduguwa, a retired Permanent Secretary who won a new home, and Ms. Thelma Abidemi Madume of Coker Aguda LCDA, who received a GAC pickup. Mrs. Adekemi Folorunsho and Mrs. Ayisat Yebode each won return tickets to Ghana, while Mrs. Oluwatoyin Bolanle Falade received a return ticket to London.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended COWLSO for its enduring commitment to women’s development, describing the 25th anniversary as a milestone of “purpose, passion, and progress.” He paid tribute to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, for revitalizing the organization and praised the current Chairperson, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, for sustaining its vision and expanding its impact across Lagos and beyond.
In her remarks, the First Lady and COWLSO Chairperson, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, expressed gratitude to God for the success of the Silver Jubilee edition themed “25 Years of Visionary Legacy: Inspiring the Next Generation.” She described the conference as a celebration of women’s brilliance and resilience, adding that the raffle draw winners symbolized hope and the limitless potential of women.
The event climaxed with a vibrant Gala Night featuring music, dance, and celebration of 25 years of impactful service. The wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating all contributors and urging participants to sustain the spirit of COWLSO by building stronger communities across Lagos State.
