Mamador, a leading premium food brand in Nigeria in the Vegetable Oil and Spread segments, has encouraged women to strive for wholesome health and maximize financial opportunities.
This was the submission of the Head of Marketing, PZ Wilmar, Chioma Mbanugo, who delivered the welcome remarks at the 5th edition of the Mamador August Meeting held on Friday, August 30, 2024. The event featured a panel session on topical issues around the well-being of women and a grant presentation to women entrepreneurs.
Speaking on the theme “Nourish to Flourish: Elevating Health and Wealth”, Mbanugo noted that the annual August Women Meeting by Mamador is not only a communal gathering but a notable platform to celebrate women for their roles and contribution to society. She described the August Women meeting as a laudable gesture that attests to the power of togetherness.
“As a brand, Mamador is committed to the financial and physical well-being of Nigerian women nationwide. The old saying that ‘Health is Wealth’ encapsulates our presence here and explains why we should prioritize our health while we try to build wealth. We appreciate everyone for joining us to celebrate Nigerian women who regardless of the limitations, or barriers are the epitome of diligence, resilience, and relentless quest for success,” she said.
Certified Family and Parenting Coach, Sandra Oluwadare, delivering her session titled ‘Parenting in this Generation’, explained that women owe it a duty as shapers and molders of destinies to be intentional in the way and manner they raise kids.
Oluwadare emphasized the need for women to take care of themselves to enable them confront threats that can hinder them from effective parenting of their kids. She added that with the right vision, values, and system and nurturing connection for bonding and influence, women can deliver on their roles as effective parents amidst threats such as digital overload, online safety, social media influence, changing family dynamics, social and academic pressure, and work-life integration among others.
Lending his voice on the topic “Health and Food Choices”, health influencer and medical doctor, Egemba Chinonso, popularly known as Aproko Doctor stated that women must endeavor to eat or consume healthy foods if they want to live a healthy life.
Award-winning dancer and fitness coach, Kaffy Shafau, also gave her two cents on the wellness of mind and body, stating that women’s minds are critical in keeping healthy lifestyles, urging them to keep fit and take care of their mental health.
The session continued with Sola Adesakin, a finance and wealth coach who tasked women to understand their priorities and map them out according to their finances while delivering her topic “Wealth and the Woman”.
According to Adesakin, 50% of women’s earnings should be invested in what they consider necessary while 30% and 20% should be channeled toward savings and personal care and development respectively.
Delving into financial wellness, certified financial education instructor, Tomie Balogun, in her session titled “You are a Business”, stressed the need for aspiring women entrepreneurs to have a good understanding of business structure and figures as these remain the foundation for sustainable growth, decision-making, and overall success of any business.
“We need to surround ourselves with individuals who understand the challenges we face and can offer mentorship. As business owners, challenges can be powerful motivators for growth, innovation, and success while setbacks come as a learning experience,” Balogun said.
In her remarks, Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu charged women to be ready and determined to confront challenges that may arise in the cause of their career or their family life.
At the end of the elevator pitch which saw participation from different women entrepreneurs, the winner Vennile Pads was presented with a cash grant of two million naira while the first and second runners-up Maka Marvi and Farhms Food, and Sauce Global Limited, got one million naira and five hundred thousand naira, respectively.
