International Women’s Day: Adaora Urges Young Women to Develop Leadership Skills
Founder of the Young Female for Leadership Network (YFFLN), Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has called on young women to intentionally develop leadership skills, participate in civic activities and use communication as a tool for societal transformation. Sydney-Jack made the call during the 2026 International Women’s Day commemoration organised by the network at the Department of Mass Communication, Imo State University. The event brought together students, lecturers, gender advocates and development partners to discuss leadership development and empowerment for young women. Delivering a keynote address titled “Give to Gain: From Skills to Empowerment,” Sydney-Jack described the media as a powerful instrument capable of shaping national narratives and influencing social change. “Media is not just about microphones and cameras. Media is about power, the power to shape narratives, challenge injustice and amplify voices that history has tried to silence,” she said. According to the broadcas...