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Representatives of the Yinka Esther Odumakinde (YEO) Foundation paid a courtesy visit to President Yinka Odumakinde at Banana Island, Lagos, last weekend.

During the meeting, Mrs. Odumakinde informed the team that the Foundation is geared toward providing a level playing field and establishing a profitable business for women. She highlighted the importance of continuous education on proper bookkeeping and standardization for businesses to thrive.

Among the issues discussed were the importance of education to ensure female financial independence and the stereotypical role, including poverty that continues to hinder equality in the marketplace.

On her part, Mrs. Funmi Dina gave a brief history of the Comfort Chef Catering School and her success story while emphasizing the need for collaboration between her Institute and YEO Foundation.

This month, put your belief above your doubts!!!

The 2021 edition of the annual camp meeting of the “Esther’s Crib Women Fellowship” held from Saturday, May 7-9, 2021, at the Christ Arsenal Retreat Centre, Spark light Estate, KM 2, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Lagos.

It was a beehive of activities last weekend, as like-minded women witnessed God’s grace and power flowing through worship and dynamic speakers at the Esther’s Crib Annual Camp meeting under the theme: Arise.

Speaking at the meeting, Mrs. Olayinka Odumakinde said, “This year 2021 has been challenging due to the Coronavirus pandemic that affected lives, homes, and negatively impacted many marriages. The theme of this year’s camp meeting is so apt as only women that are self-aware stand a chance to arise. The millennium woman is distracted. She defines herself by the definition of others. Classy, vain, and trendy is now what defines us as women. Today’s woman thinks she is secure because of her glittering career and expensive holidays. We have a pandemic of an identity crisis.”

Using the example of Queen Esther in the bible, she made a clarion call for women to arise as loving wives, godly mothers, strategic marketplace persons, discerning women, and wise nation-builders. She enjoined women to give priority to the place of prayer while also decrying the complacency of women in their roles as wives, mothers, and their spirituality.

Speaking further, Mrs. Odumakinde said, “Women are important in the scheme of things. We ought to move beyond self- preservation to living our lives sacrificually for God’s purpose. The life of true service in God has an enduring legacy. We need to arise and give priority to the place of prayer.”

The book of Esther provides many blibical lessons that can be applied in life today. Oueen Esther’s life has sundry lessons that many women can relate to.

” Honouring people is very profound. Queen Esther honoured the words of her adopted Guardian, Mordecai. Also, she threw a banquet for the King. Similarly, Abigail displayed a great deal of the honour system when she took gifts to honour and pacify King David , thereby protecting her husband, Nabal’s interest. Abigail is described in the Bible as beautiful , wise, a charismatic leader with good diplomatic and communication skills. She rose above her circumstance and changed the trajectory of her life by her decision, ” Mrs. Odumakinde added.

The day culminated with a powerful session of prayers led by Mrs. Odumakinde.

She commended the convener, Pastor Modupe Oyekunle for helping women rise to their God-ordained destiny and to impact the world beginning with themselves, their families, and communities.

This annual award event was held on Saturday, April 20th, 2019 at the Pistis Event Center, Lekki with a well-attended audience.

The event lived up to expectation as 37 new beneficiaries were awarded financial seed grants. Giving a welcome speech at the conference, Mrs Odumakinde demanded accountability from the women and thanked her family and friends for supporting this vision these three years.

The keynote speaker for the day was by Ms. Arinola Adeniyi; Managing Director, Venivici Health Club & Urban who spoke on the theme: “The Balanced Business Woman”. She emphasized on the absolute need of work-life integration in ensuring one’s success and wellbeing as a business woman.

In recognition of the unique needs of women and a call for balance in the areas of business, spirituality, leadership, wellness, success, compliance, the workplace, home & lifestyle, a panel discussion was held by 8 seasoned and career women, including the Visioneer, Mrs. Odumakinde. The panel was moderated by OAP, Mrs. Amaka Chibuzor-Obi.

The day was spiced with lots of comedy, raffle draws, praise and worship, presentations by the Ijamido Children’s Home, Ota and presentation of gifts to various personalities and organizations present. At the end of the conference, participants had a shift in perspectives and were encouraged to break through mental and emotional limitations.

Mrs. Funmilola Peters, CEO of Funpee Products & Services also emerged as the 2019 YEO Entrepreneur of the Year. Mrs. Yinka Odumakinde, the founder of YEO Foundation did the presentation and decoration at the third edition of the Women Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Programme, together with Mrs. Tehila Kadiri, winner in 2018 edition.

This award is designed to recognize and celebrate YEO Beneficiaries who have made outstanding achievements during the period under consideration and the exceptional efforts of beneficiaries who have demonstrated leadership, diligence, commitment and accountability in their business endeavours.

Mrs Funmilola was presented with the star prize of two hundred thousand naira.