IMPRESSIVE: NIGERIAN, OBUA HONOURED WITH CITIZENS AWARD IN ATLANTA (Photos)

Nigerian, Mrs Merit Gordon Obua, is among other notable women from other parts of the continent who were recognized recently in Atlanta Georgia with an Honorary Citizens Award. This was during the just-concluded African Women Leadership Conference. She was honored along with the First 

Lady of the Republic of Mozambique, Her Excellency, Dr Maria Da Luz Dai Guebuza.

 This year's conference hosted by one of the most influential female law maker in the United States, 

Senator Donzella James.

Almas Jiwani, the UN Women President, was the keynote speaker and other speakers at the conference included, Eveline Pierre, Mrs Eka Okpok, representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler, Mrs Josephine Anunobi, Chief (Mrs) Oprah Benson, and Chidi Jacobs. Famous artists like Jennifer Eliogu, Mish, Jemiriye, and Belinda Brady graced the occasion and captivated the audience with their artistries.

SOURCE: Alex Nwankwo