The Voice of the Ijaw Girl Child (VIGC) has joined other organizations across the world to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child with an inspiring gathering of young girls, women leaders, and advocates in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The event was a celebration of the skills, strength, resilience, and potential of every girl child. It also served as a platform to amplify advocacy for girls’ rights and promote equal opportunities for girls to become leaders and change-makers in society.
In her address, the Executive Director of VIGC, Mrs. Timipre Tobi Ebiranga, emphasized the importance of empowering young girls with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and inspiration they need to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
“Don’t allow circumstances to define who you are. You are what you think you are. There is nothing you cannot achieve if you put your mind to it. Girls should break barriers and be agents of change wherever they find themselves,”
— Mrs. Ebiranga.
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Also speaking, the Chairperson of the International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa State Chapter, Barrister Boma Miebai, advised young girls to remain focused on their education and avoid distractions that could derail their aspirations.
Other speakers at the event included Mrs. Deborah Ebisinde Filatei, Executive Director of the Women and Children Developmental Foundation; Dr. Joan Filatei, Dr. Kemelayefa Ogege, Mrs. Dorcas Poyeri, Barr. Debywise Erebi, Pastor Mrs. Rachael Asah, and Mrs. Rosemary Oweifaghawari of GRIT, among others.
Discussions centered on supporting girls in crisis situations and strengthening collaborations among organizations and individuals to advance girls’ empowerment and leadership.
The highpoint of the celebration was the student performances, literary contest finals, and award presentations to outstanding participants by Mrs. Rosemary Oweifaghawari and Lady Eunice Nnachi, Executive Director of the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN).
