In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dana Air has announced its support for the One Million Man Walk and Pan African HeforShe Summit by the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) on the 6th and 7th of March in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The walk which is to raise awareness and eliminate gender-based violence, a major public health problem, marks a significant moment in advocating for inclusive decision-making and the advancement of women and girls.
This was contained in a statement made available to Thelensng by the airline’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa on Sunday.
According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete, ”The AWLO conference stands as the organization’s flagship event, recognized as the most influential high-level women’s leadership forum dedicated to championing the cause of inclusive leadership and myself and Dana Air, having been honored as a HeforShe Hero and Most Gender-Friendly Airline of the Year for 2023 respectively are honored to align with the values of AWLO and participate in this momentous occasion.
“As a gender-inclusive airline, and one of the leading players in Nigeria’s Aviation sector; we have supported key initiatives and also the Women in Aviation as an organization and Dana Air reiterates its commitment to driving positive change and creating opportunities for women to thrive and we are thrilled to support AWLO’s initiatives.
“The one million man walk and conference align with our values, and we believe in the power of collective action to drive positive change for women and girls.”
”We invite our ever-amazing customers, stakeholders and the general public to join in the one million man walk and participate in the AWLO conference to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and efforts towards a more inclusive society,” he added.
According to the statement, Dana Air is Nigeria’s leading gender-inclusive airline, providing safe, reliable, and exceptional air travel experiences.
The airline added that with a proud Nigerian heritage, it is committed to serving passengers with excellence while championing causes that promote gender equality and inclusivity.
