AWLA Rivers

*AWLA NIGERIA, RIVERS STATE BRANCH GENERAL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 2025*

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, Rivers State Branch under the presiding leadership of her Vice Coordinator, Rose Abi Briggs, AICMC held her general meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

The Vice Coordinator thanked members for consistently showing interest in AWLA meetings and activities irrespective of their busy schedules.

Reports from the Day of the Girl Child Committee, Electoral Committee and End of the Year Committee were presented.

The advancement session featured Jane James V, lecturer, Banking and Finance Department, Faculty of Management Sciences, Niger Delta University who was ebulliently represented by Omowumi Komolafe, Esq, ACiarb (UK), ACIS, FCILRM.
She delivered a presentation on *"Women in Business: Managing People and Money."*

Excerpts from her presentation includes but not limited to;
a. Your vision keeps you focused
b. Growth is about progress not perfection
c. Hire for attitude not just skills and those whom you are comfortable with
d. Communicate clearly & kindly
e. Empower your team
f. No one builds a thriving business alone, you need helpers
g. Managing People requires tough decisions
h. Don't be afraid to start
i. Set expectations early and set boundaries
j. Life blood of any business is money
k. Track your income, expenses & profits monthly.
l. Separate personal & business finances
m. Get a mentor

It was indeed an awesome moment as AWLANs listened attentively especially because the topic resonates with them.

The Vice Coordinator Rose Abi Briggs, AICMC thanked the presenter for the industry put into the paper.

Thereafter, intending AWLANs introduced themselves while AWLAN Kate addressed them appropriately.
Felix Ikpo, Esq one of our AWLA Male Champions introduced AWLA Rivers to one of the intending members, brought her to the meeting and promised to pay for her registration.

October celebrants had a grand cutting of their lovely cake.

The Coordinator, Gloria Anuri Ohia Esq Amb.P MCIArb(UK) FICMC ,who later joined the meeting, presented a special gift to the first person who arrived at the meeting venue and stayed till the end.

It was a fantastic meeting full of reflections as AWLANs equated the presentation with the fact that women earn & manage income, reinvest it in their families.

Dr.Endurance E-Chinda,
Public Relations Officer,
AWLA Rivers.