Feed women placed at the centre of economic development
MEC for Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development Wendy Nelson said government and private companies will thrive if more women are educated and engaged as important pillars of the economy.
She further mentioned that the diversity in leadership will enable the province to achieve innovative solutions for the economic and social challenges currently facing the province, and allow for equitable and sustainable economic growth.
Addressing departmental and agencies women staff recently, Nelson told women that it’s time to expand themselves from generally holding leadership positions in common industries such as health, education and welfare to positioning them more in male-dominated fields and executive decision-making authority in powerful domains.
“We are capable to lead economic development roles in our families and communities, we can continue to reflect on what our mothers and sisters has achieved economically, socially and politically”. Let us be more focused on economic development activities that will assist the department to Rebrand, Reposition and Renew the province to be an economic hub.
“Together, we must ensure that the progress we have made as a nation to promote women empowerment and gender equality is not reversed” said MEC Nelson.
Reading message of support from Head of Department, Mr Ndlela Kunene, Chief Director Corporate service Matshidiso Jansen- Mwase encouraged women to be king makers in the workplace and within the society. She further told the women employees that their effort for service excellence is noticed and appreciated.
The event ended with a thought provoking message from Senior Administration officer, Asset Management ,Ms Lenika Booysen who told them to “stop from being comfortable in a dysfunctional situation”. They also had a chance to get tips on financial management and legal issues on types of marriages, divorce and maintenance.
Women were spoiled with beauty gifts from North West Gambling Board.
Enquiries:
Dumisa Seshabela
Cell: 079 522 7375
Tel: 018 387 7860
E-mail: dseshabela@nwpg.gov.za
