The President of the African Regional Council of Women and member board of the International Council of Women (ICW) worldwide,Dr. Shoda Laraba has been appointed as an Ambassador of Peace and Africa Women Leader by the general program council of the World Peace Organisation, World Peace Programme (WPP) for Sustainable Development Network.
In his remarks during the presentation, the Director General of the WPP and United Nations Volunteer administered by UNDP, Prof. Olumuyiwa Babalola said with the appointment ,Laraba will now be crafting women policy and strategy for the whole of Africa.
Olumuyiwa described the appointment as very important , adding that the policy is expected to impact all the 54 countries on the African continent which also include Hefor She initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
Prof. Olumuyiwa said Laraba was honoured for proving her mettle and referred to her as a worthy Ambassador and a model per excellent for the Africa Women.
“This is a very important appointment , Laraba Shoda will now be crafting the women policy and strategy for the whole of Africa.