 The Oendo State Governor, Rotimi Akeridulu SAN, has called for more active participation of women in politics, saying men have failed to find solutions to the numerous problems bedeviled in the country. Akeridulu stated this while declaring open, the 21st National Women Conference organized by wives of Lagos State officials council taking place in Lagos. Plus TV Africa Lagos State Government House correspondent Love Ikukua Yedeku, who is covering the event, brings us details in this report. It is the 21st edition of the hybrid 2021 conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State officials council. Having as a theme, awake, Iklaren called to the 21st century woman to become fully alert of her responsibilities as a peeler, enabler and catalyst within the family. Oendo State Governor Rotimi Akeridulu declaring the conference open, beckoned and women to rise up and occupy their rightful place in politics. And I know this people society that can confirm women to the back seats. It's not possible any longer. You can't confirm women to the back seats and expect that you may progress. If this country must progress, we must move with our women or women must lead us to progress. Lagos State Governor Baba Jidesawun Lu emphasized the importance of women in society, especially in a home. He urged women of all ages to be bold, assertive and fearless in the quest for a truly just, equitable and inclusive society. Awake is not only art. It's only appropriate for you to be a lot more resilient, to be aware of your environment, to have a new approach to doing things, to ensure that you have an integral and a sustainable mindset and everything that you find your hands to do. Recent security challenges facing Nigeria is a wake-up call for women to prepare themselves for the future. She charged women to stand and contribute positively to society. You will agree with me that with the recent specks of kidnapping, terrorism, mandatory and other forms of violence, the convergence of this sort aimed at the future preparedness of our women is most desired. Highlights of the opening day was the presentation of the 2021 Institutional Women Award to some members. The award was also presented to Nigerian female footballer Assisa Oshwala as the 2021 Inspirational Youth. From Lagos, love Ikuku Uyiduku for Plastic TV, Africa.