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Emirates salutes Nigerian women and its female employees
LAGOS, NIGERIA, MARCH 7TH, 2019– Across the world every day, Emirates’ flights connect people and businesses, enabling travel, tourism and trade. Whether from the cockpit, or inside the aircraft cabin, on the ramp or at the hangar, at service desks across the world or from headquarters in Dubai, Emirates’ female employees make an important contribution to the successful operation of every one of the airline’s flights, every day.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day Emirates has released a video that celebrates the diversity of its female staff and highlights the varied roles held by women across the company.
Abdul-Aziz Al Ali, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Emirates Group said: “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we’d like to thank all of our female staff for their dedication, professionalism and for their significant contribution to the success of Emirates. We are very proud of our talented and passionate female colleagues and we will continue to provide an environment that facilitates the enhancement of professional skillsets and career growth for women in the aviation industry.”
From its very beginnings, the Emirates Group has recognized the potential of employing a diverse workforce with women represented across the business. Women are employed across 1,100 wide-ranging job roles covering all major operational, commercial and business support functions within the group.
In addition to roles such as cabin crew and pilots, women also work in a number of technical positions spanning aircraft maintenance and aircraft appearance in engineering as well as in ramp, flight, crew and cargo operations. This includes specialized roles such as aircraft licensed engineers, cargo load masters, ramp operations team leader, turnaround coordinators and flight dispatchers.
Women form over 40% of the workforce at the Emirates Group and come from around 160 nationalities, including over 1100 U.A.E. nationals. Female employees are also represented in all seniority levels within the Group including in mid and senior management positions. Over one fifth of the women working in Emirates have also been with the airline for 10 years or longer.
🌿 When Hope Dares to Live in Hopelessness
By Femi Oyewale
Polytechnic Students Demand Sack of Communications Minister, Threaten Nationwide Protest
Abuja – The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called for the immediate removal of Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, over what it described as “poor performance and failure to meet the expectations of Nigerian youths and students.”
In a strongly worded statement signed by the Senate President, Sen. Comrade Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, and Clerk of the Senate, Comrade Jimoh Ibrahim, the student body expressed dissatisfaction with the minister’s handling of key responsibilities in the sector.
According to NAPS, the minister’s leadership has been marred by three major failures:
1. Data Breach and Privacy Concerns:
The association accused the ministry of failing to secure citizens’ sensitive information, including National Identification Numbers (NIN), Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), passports and driver’s licenses, which were reportedly leaked and sold online for as little as ₦200.
2. Collapse of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme:
Once touted as a major initiative to empower Nigerian youths with digital skills, NAPS alleged that the 3MTT programme has become ineffective. They cited delayed payments to training partners, high dropout rates among students, and low completion numbers in states such as Katsina, where only 400 out of 1,400 participants finished the first cohort.
3. Disconnected Leadership:
The students further accused the minister of being inaccessible and out of touch with the very community he once championed, noting that his communication and policies have failed to resonate with young Nigerians.
Declaring a loss of confidence in Dr. Tijani’s leadership, NAPS announced plans to stage a “mother of all protests” across strategic locations in the country if the Federal Government fails to remove him.
> “We will not fold our arms while the future of Nigeria’s digital economy is mismanaged. This is not politics, it is accountability. Nigerian students are demanding responsible leadership,” the statement read.
While expressing readiness for confrontation, NAPS also signaled openness to dialogue, saying it is prepared to engage in constructive discussions to resolve the issues.
The group stressed that its demand is rooted in the protection of Nigeria’s digital future and not in partisan politics.
Empowering the Next Generation: Girlity Foundation Begins Work with Over 400 Nigerian Girls
October 17, 2024
The Girlity Foundation for the Development of the Girl Child, founded by educationist and psychologist Simbiyat Natalie Folorunsho, successfully hosted the Second Annual Girlity Conference at the Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) House, Maitama, Abuja.
This year’s conference, themed “Value-Adding Girl: Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery”, built on the momentum of the inaugural edition and drew a vibrant audience of students, educators, and young women from across the capital.
The event featured dynamic keynote sessions and mentorship engagements led by renowned speakers, including Sotonye Ehimiaghe, Tolulope Grace Oyeniyi, Dr. Hadiza Gana Mohammed, and Barrister Vanessa Agwuncha (Bossladylaw). Together, they guided participants through powerful conversations on self-discovery, personal growth, community development, active citizenship, creating opportunities, feminine health and wellness, and the importance of rejecting drug abuse and harmful behaviors.
In her remarks, Simbiyat Folorunsho reaffirmed the Foundation’s mission to raise empowered girls who can make a lasting impact:
“The Girlity Conference is not just an event—it is a movement to raise confident, empowered, and value-driven girls who can make meaningful contributions to their communities and the nation.”
The Girlity Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the development of the girl child and empowering women through education, mentorship, and leadership training. Since its inception, the Foundation has impacted more than 600 girls through its Girlity Self-Development Initiative (GSDI), providing safe spaces for young women to learn, grow, and confidently lead.
Through its annual conferences, mentorship programs, and community outreach, Girlity Foundation continues to nurture the next generation of female leaders—ensuring that no girl is left behind.
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