Theme: Foreign Aid and African Dependency: Re-Imagining Empowerment
Date: Monday, 20th October 2025
It gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt goodwill to the African Bar Association Women’s Forum on the occasion of this timely and thought-provoking conference themed “Foreign Aid and African Dependency: Re-Imagining Empowerment.”
This gathering reflects a bold commitment to redefining Africa’s path toward true self-reliance and sustainable development.
The theme challenges us to look beyond aid and embrace empowerment that springs from within driven by our people, resources, and shared vision for progress.
I commend the Women’s Forum for its leadership in championing critical conversations that not only inspire women across the continent but also reshape the narrative of Africa’s global engagement.
Your efforts continue to illuminate the vital role of women in building resilient legal, economic, and governance structures that can sustain independent growth.
May this forum spark renewed purpose, actionable partnerships, and enduring change in our collective pursuit of an empowered Africa.
Congratulations, and I wish you a most successful and impactful event.
Barth Okoye Aniche
