AAWE

ASSOCIATION AGAINST WOMEN EXPORT

10th
A Celebration
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2010
A Celebration
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Empowering Women And Improving Lives
 Special Guest of Honour
Hajia Maimuna Momodu
Honourable Commissioner For Women Affairs And Social Development
How We Started Our Mission
The Association Against Women Export is Ten Years Old!
The Association Against women Export's mission is to free women from the shackles of Human Traffickers,
To God be all the glory, great things he has done! Empower and Improve their Lives.

Ten years ago, I (Rosaline Osemetiti Okosun) shared my vision of starting a women’s group that will tackle the
exploitation of our women with some members of the Edo community discussion forum. Few members believed in my
vision and even though we never met in person, we worked together solely based on trust via e-mail to start the
Association Against Women Export (AAWE).

My people, the history of AAWE cannot be written without these founding team members, and they are: Prof. John
Ebohon, Mr. Hilary Evbayiro, Mr. Ben Imhonde, Mrs. Cynthia Amanyeiwe (nee Enahoro), Mrs. Joy Guobadia (nee
Olumese), Mrs. Sandra Frempong, Osa Aghator and Mr. Jay Edionwe. In 2002, Ms. Helen Wright, Mrs. Cynthia Omo-
Osagie and Ms. Tina Iyare joined us. Later on, Ms. Eki Osaghae joined the group in 2005.
What We Do
It was very rough from the onset, we had our differences but we still struggled on. As the years went by, people got very
busy with work, personal lives and there was no time to spare, so some of the foundation members left AAWE. Those of
Protect the fundamental human rights of girls and women to develop their capacity.
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us who remain with AAWE”i” truly thank them for their selflessness, hard work, foresight, talents, and financial supports.
The seeds they have sown in AAWE have flourished.
Involve community leaders, institutions, the law enforcement agencies and legislatures, media and the
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Today, we have four members in AAWE. These members are the "voices" of the voiceless young women and children hotel and tourism industries in the fight against prostitution and commercial traffic in women and
we serve. They raise awareness about the trafficking and exploitation of our women and children. These are children.
courageous women who have passion for what they believe in. They are: Sandra Frempong (Treasurer), Joy Guobadia
(Secretary), Cynthia Omo-Osagie (Public Relations Officer), and me. Involve men and mobilize communities at the grassroots level in this battle against the dehumanizing
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exploitation of women and children.
For the past ten years, the Association Against Women Export has provided over 60 high school students and fifteen
university students scholarships; some of these girls are now graduates and professionals in their field of studies.
AAWE has also provided over three hundred and fifty women with micro-credit loans in Edo State. These programs Identify, support and liaise with social activists and other organizations with similar objectives to fight
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have been made possible through the generous donations of organizations and the magnanimity of our major donors this modern slave trade.
who have steadily supported our projects. Some of these shining hearts are Dr. & Dr. (Mrs.) Segun Dawodu, Chief &
Mrs. Paul Agbonkpolo, Dr. & Dr. (Mrs.) Philip Obazee, Mr. & Mrs. Emuakhgbon and Mr. & Mrs. Tony Osula. Please visit Lobby governments to enact appropriate laws and policies, which explicitly criminalize the trafficking in
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our web site @ www.aawe.net for the list of other donors who have made a great difference in the lives of our sisters human beings
and daughters.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of AAWE, for the first time, 35 students from various Edo State Secondary Schools Advocate and mobilize the relevant organizations to promote gender equity and equality.
will be given "AAWE’s Character Counts Award". This award will be given to students who have demonstrated Good ?Sponsor and lobby for legislative framework to fight human trafficking.
Character, Citizenship, Respectfulness and Sense of Responsibility. The award will include a certificate, a plaque, and
N5, 000 to each recipient. Influence decision-makers and government functionaries at all levels in the affected regions and
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. countries of the world to put sexual exploitation and trafficking against all persons, and especially against
women and children, higher on their list of priorities for action.

Establish funds and programs that will assist in the protection, repatriation, rehabilitation and
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reintegration of victims or survivors of commercial sexual exploitation into society where they can serve
their immediate families and communities with dignity

Offer scholarships to students in high schools and universities as an early intervention to stop these
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young girls from becoming prostitutes.
Who We Are Provide Micro-Credit loans to young women to set up cottage industries so that they can be self-
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Association Against Women Export (AAWE) started in 2000 and is incorporated as an international Not-for-Profit sufficient, self-reliant and self-employed
Organization in the State of Texas, USA. The Corporation is organized for charitable and educational purposes and .
has tax exempt status within section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. ? Establish Micro-Credit schools in the three senatorial districts of Edo State (Nigeria) to help women
achieve equality and economic self-reliance through literacy (reading, writing, budgeting, management
AAWE is deeply committed to taking appropriate measures to eliminate all forms of trafficking in humans, skills) that are the foundation for fulfilling one's potential.
the exploitation of women generally, and Edo women and children in particular. Bearing in mind the great contribution
of women to the welfare of the family and to the development of society in general, our overall objective is to assist in Provide awards to well behaved high schools students in order to promote morals and values among
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empowering and uplifting women through Self-awareness, Education and Advocacy. our young girls
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? Nurture and mentor high school and university students.
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10th Anniversary
10th Anniversary Celebration I hereby use this opportunity and occasion to congratulate the Association Against Women Export, its President Dr. Rosaline Osemetiti Okosun and
its entire membership on their 10th year anniversary and for all the efforts in promoting education of Edo girls and provision of microfinance for Edo
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As one of your sponsors, it has been a wonderful opportunity working with your members in actualizing all the noble goals that you are known for.
Wishing AAWE the best in the years to come.
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in Edo State. Through your programs you have transformed many lives. Segun T. Dawodu, MD, JD, MBA

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 Our Main Activities

Happy
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

10th Anniversary
AAWE

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to AAWE on this amazing achievement. Our great Association has proven time and time again what hard work and
dedication can produce. I wish the President, all Board members and AAWE friends the best of luck in the years to come.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Okosun and Family
Our Main Activities Our Main Activities
MICRO-CREDIT LOAN BENEFICARIES
Success Stories
AAWE'S First Graduate - Miss Joyce Omoruyi
With AAWE it was a dream come true by Miss Joyce Omoruyi It all started in 2004 as
a 200level law student of University Of Benin. Before then, my only desire was to
become a qualified lawyer. Little did I know that the said profession according to one
of my lecturers is only for the affluent.
The whole struggle started the same year. As a 200level student, I was no longer
entitled to hostel accommodation. I was also introduced to a lot of courses where you
need to buy expensive books and handouts from more than one lecturer for each
course.
But God had a special plan for me by using my then parish priest, Rev. Fr. Cosmos A.
Ojeme to reach me when AAWE scholarship came up. This became the backbone of
my pursuit towards achieving a desired career objective in life.
Miss Joyce Omoruyi
I was not the only beneficiary of AAWE scholarship, my entire family also benefited from it. With the regular
stipend. I could pay for my school fees, accommodation, and dues, buy my books, foodstuff, assist my
family etc. This was a great relief to my parents.
AAWE maintained this scholarship throughout my undergraduate program and extended it to my
postgraduate studies in Nigerian Law School, Bwari-Abuja. With this I was able to maintain a high level of
concentration on my studies. I did not have to go begging from men whose mentality ordinarily is to take
advantage of you all in the name
of "nothing goes for nothing," "use what you have to get what you want," "money for hand back for ground,"
"life is give and take."
My achievement in life today is founded on the support I got from AAWE. To this I say my family and I are ever
grateful to AAWE for taking young girls out of the street of hungry men looking for young girls to devour.
I am greatly indebted to this NOBLE ORGANISATION. And I say with GOD on my side, I will extend this kind
gesture to others. I will fight for human rights.
Thank God that today, I am a qualified lawyer. I am a living testimony of God? s handiwork.
Long live AAWE!
Long live it’s Founder/President!
Long live my Donor!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
AAWE has been of enormous benefit to me since the past six years in the
area of my education. With the stipend I received each time, I was able to
easily pay my school fee, buy my books, get my accommodation, feed and
do other miscellaneous that enabled me have a happy schooling in the
university, even up to the law school. I am most grateful to AAWE.
(Recently completed her studies from Nigeria Law School, Lagos, Nigeria.)
Marian Akhuamheokhun
Success Stories
Juliet Osi Aigbonoga (Business Administration University Of Benin, 2008)
When I got into the university in 2004, it was a dream come true. The finance to see me
through each academic semester was not easy in coming. My infrequent funds came
from my uncle.
I struggled for two academic sessions until help came from AAWE. I was opportune to
know about AAWE through Mrs. Aghenta. My situation was brought to the knowledge of
AAWE and I was interviewed and given a scholarship to finish my education.
Apart from the scholarship, AAWE also kept me focused on my academic performance
because I was asked to ensure that I keep having good grades. My self-esteem
Juliet Osi Aigbonoga increased because I do not have to beg for funds for my education. I graduated with
second class honours, upper division. Now I have graduated, I am married and now
doing my national Youth Service in Lagos. Thanks for everything AAWE.
Miss Betty Daodu: (Final Year Economics and Statistics at the University of Benin)
AAWE has been a saving medium for me to go through my studies successfully. I am
an orphan who had so many headaches on how I can go to the university without any
difficulty. But the scholarship I subsequently got from AAWE was a timely intervention
and it has helped me to take care of my school fees, textbooks, handouts, and
personal needs. And each day I do not seize to pray for my donor who has a heart of
love and magnanimity.
Miss Betty Daodu
Miss Juliet Amens Imafidon (Final Year Accounting at the University of Benin)
The Association Against Women Export has truly been a blessing to me and I will forever
be grateful to them. The Association Against Women Export (AAWE) scholarship has
affected my life positively through their educational program by educating me in the
university. This is a GIFT of LIFE that I will never forget.
The AAWE's Scholarship has helped me to pay for university fees from the beginning of
my studies to final year. The scholarship stipends also covered my books,
accommodation, transportation, feeding and other personal expenses.
I am presently in my final year and working on my research project.
The title of my project is Financial Accounting and Cooperate Governance.
Miss Juliet .A. Imafidon Sometimes I wonder where I would have been if not AAWE. How could I have
struggled to pay my university fees? If not for AAWE, I would have ended in one of the streets in Europe or
elsewhere. Thank AAWE for giving me a Better and Brighter Future. I will never forget the Association
Against Women Export (AAWE). AAWE means a lot to me.
Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
Other Beneficiaries
Miss Annabel Eghosa Iserhienrhien (400 Level Medical Student) University of Benin, Benin-City Edo State
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Miss Mabel O. Iyoha (300 Level Medical Student) University of Benin, Benin-City Edo State
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Miss Mercy Adegbeaye Ehiede (300 Level Medical Student) University of Benin, Benin-City Edo State
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Miss Josephine Alelume (300 Level Medical Student) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo
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State.
Congratulations!!!
 Congratulations Happy
This is to say a big congratulation to the President, Advisory board members and
friends of AAWE on the 10th anniversary celebration. This is an anniversary worth
Anniversary
celebrating given the great contributions and impact the association made these
past years on the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
I am confident that the best is yet to come. Congratulations once again.
Mr & Mrs Julius Agenmonmen

AVM & Dr. (Mrs.) Gbolahan Adekunle and Family

Mr & Mrs JuliusAgenmomen
We congratulate AAWE on this wonderful occasion of its 10th Anniversary. We pray that this
laudable organisation will continue to bring succour and hope to Edo women in particular
and Nigerian women in general.
Well done!!!
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Executives Board of Trustees

Leadership
AAWE executive members are the "voices" of the voiceless young women and children we serve. They raise
awareness about the trafficking and exploitation of our women and children. These are courageous women
who have passion for what they believe in.

R osaline Okosun is the president and Founder of the Association Against Women Export. An
educator, human rights advocate and a sought after speaker. She encourages and informs
youth and women helping them to realize their potential and has taken her message to many
countries. Rosaline is involved in grass root campaigns against the Exploitation of women and
children and liaise with other organizations with similar objectives to fight this twenty-first
century slave trade. She believes that the education of women is the only way to empower
them. She also encourages and informs youth and women by helping them to realize their
potential. Through AAWE; she assists indigent, young girlsand women by providing them Most Rev. (Dr.) Patrick E. Ekpu (Grand Patron)
with scholarships and/or Micro-Credit loans to set up cottage industries in Edo State,
Rosaline Etiti Okosun
Ph.D President/Founder Nigeria. She holds a B. Ed and M. Ed degrees from the University of Missouri, Columbia,
USA, and a PhD in Education from The Flinders University of South Australia.
She lives in London, Ontario, Canada.

AAWE could not have had an efficient organization without the tireless efforts of our Board of trustees. They are
outstanding women who co-ordinate all of our programs on the ground in Nigeria.
S
andra Frempong, MBA - Treasurer: She is an accountant in private practice, she also teaches
accounting courses at various universities. Prior to self-employment, she worked for the New York
Their commitment and dedication to the women and girls we serve make our work very easy. They are:

State Department of Taxation and Finance as Senior Tax Auditor and as Advanced Accountant for
the Maryland State Department of Education.
Lady (Mrs.). Philippa U. Akpata is a Chemist. She holds a Bachelor Science (B.Sc. Hons) from
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from
the University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria. She has been a Director (since 1998) at the Ministry of
Mrs Sandra Frempong Agriculture and Natural Resources, Edo state Civil Service, Benin-City, Edo State. She is happily
MBA-Treasurer
married with three children, two girls and one son. She enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering

Joy Guobadia, Secretary: She holds a bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology from University of
Benin and a Masters in Social Work from Fordham in New York. She is a social worker employed with
her time for charities.

the New York City Children's Services.

Lady(Mrs) Philippa U. Akpata

Mrs Joy Guobadia

Secretary Sr. Pauline Ohakwe holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from the University of Port Harcourt,
Nigeria. She is a seasoned educator. She belongs to the order of the Daughters of Mary Mother of

C
ynthia Omo-Osagie, is the Public Relations Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree,
majoring in Accounting with minor in Business Management and Master of Science in Public
Administration. She works in the Social Services with the City of New York. Cynthia is bilingual –
Mercy (DMMM) and Co-ordinator of the Committee for the Support of the Dignity of Women
(COUSDOW).

(English & French) and she has passion to work with Nigerian Orphaned children.
Sr. Pauline Ohakwe

Mrs Cynthia Omo-Osagie

Public Relations Officer

Mrs. Regina Aghenta is a Pharmacist. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of
Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria. She is the Chair Managing Director of Aguan Daisee Pharmacy and
stores in Ugbowo, Benin-City Nigeria. She belongs to so many professional organizations which
include: Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Association of Lady Pharmacist (ALPS), and
Nigerian Association of women in Science, technology and Mathematics (Treasurer) and Edo
State Co-operative Pharmacy Ltd. Regina is happily married and has six children, four boys and
two girls. She enjoys cooking, gardening and music.
Mrs. Regina Aghenta
Mrs. Tessy Abu is a caterer by profession. She is a police officer and works with the Nigeria Police in
Benin-City, Nigeria. She also caters for weddings, burials and other social engagements. She is a
mother and a grand-mother. She enjoys singing, dancing and cooking.
Mrs. Tessy Abu
Advisory Board
At AAWE, members of our Advisory Board brings with them knowledge and experience that has contributed to the
advancement of our organization. With the advice and expertise of our dynamic Advisory Board members, we are able to
achieve our aims and objectives and provide for our young girls, women and children. Our Board of Advisors are:
Mrs. Izilen Bernice Okosun is a lawyer and chartered Insurer. She works for the Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Abuja as Manager Insurance Oil and Aviation. She worked with
National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON) for 14 years before joining NNPC in 2005. Her
job entails providing insurance and risk
management services to the entire NNPC Group. She is also engaged in other charitable causes
primarily through her local church in Abuja. She enjoys reading, sports and travelling. She is happily
married with three sons.
Mrs. Izilen Bernice Okosun
Mrs. Angela Jide Jones hails from Oriohmwon local government area in Edo State. She is a
graduate of Economics & Statistics from the University of Benin. She also has an MBA in marketing
and a M.Sc. in finance (investment management) from ESUT business school in Nigeria and CASS
business school (City University) in the UK respectively. Her working career spans over 18years in
the financial services (Banking) industry in Nigeria from operations to consumer and commercial
banking as well as wealth management. She is a member of Nigeria Institute of Bankers and Nigeria
Institute of Marketing. Her hobbies are charity work, cooking and watching movies.
Mrs. Angela Jide Jones
Advisory Board
Professor Helen Asemota is an academician with some 30 years? experience. She started her
academic career at Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria) in 1979, moved to UNIBEN in 1983 and from
the 1990s to the University of the West Indies. From the 2000s, she is a Professor (of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biotechnology) at both the University of the West Indies and at Shaw University, USA
on joint appointment arrangement. She served the EU briefly from 1993-94. She also works for the
United Nations on periodic basis as International Consultant for Biotechnology with the FAO. At
this point in time, she is in the USA directing Biotechnology infusion program and the Nan biology
Division of the Shaw University Nanotechnology Initiative, as well as Chairing the IMADE ASEMOTA
FOUNDATION for Sickle Cell Research and Patients' Welfare.
Professor Helen Asemota
Mr. Julius Agenmonmen retired from Unilever Nigeria in 2007, where he spent over 20 years
working in the marketing and sales functions. He is one of the most respected and trusted
marketing professional in Nigeria today. Julius worked in different product categories and markets
in the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Ghana. On leaving Unilever, he started a company called Brand
life Ltd. Brand life is a marketing services company, specializing in brand activation, field marketing
services, market intelligence and Digital Signage Network. Julius is married and blessed with three
children. He is a fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Marketing.
Mr.Julius Agenmonmen
Mrs. Barbara Emode is a Human Resources Practitioner with over 15 years work experience. She
came to Canada in 1988 and started her career life with the Ontario Provincial Government in
1990. She has worked in different ministries and spent 9 years at the Ontario Legislative Assembly.
Barbara is presently working with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as an
employment and Training Consultant. She enjoys listening to music, traveling and cooking. She is
happily married, blessed with a daughter and lives in Toronto, Canada.
Mrs. Barbara Emode
Prof. Esokpan James Ebose: He has been in the field of Laboratory Medicine for over 30 years.
He joined St. Alexis Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio as a Staff Medical Technologist in 1978, a position
he held for several years were he received an outstanding service award. He later joined
Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, Delaware, as the Section Chief, Stat Laboratories, a
position he held until 1983. He returned to Nigeria 1983 and was appointed as a Senior Lecturer
in the School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
He returned to the US in 1989, joined the New York Blood Center, first as the Supervisor of the
Infectious Disease laboratories and later as the Senior Manager of the Central Testing Facility. He
also worked for the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicaid and
Prof. Esokpan James Ebose
Medicare Services in the capacity of "Expert" "Clinical Laboratory Survey and Inspection CLIA
Program", Region II,
Health Standards & Quality. He was most recently, a faculty at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
where he taught Immunohematology and Clinical Chemistry. He is currently Director, Core Laboratories, Department
of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center and Associate Director,
(A), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services, Harlem Hospital Center & Columbia University Medical Center,
New York. Dr. Ebose holds B.S. in Medical Technology; M.S. in Chemistry, and an earned Ph.D. in Biochemistry.
He is certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and licensed in the State of New York. He is a member
of many professional organizations, including American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association for
Clinical Chemistry (AACC), New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS), and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
He is a Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He is married with children and grandchildren.
Advisory Board
AAWE CHARACTER COUNTS AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Fatima E. Yakubu-Madus holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics and a Master
degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology). She is the President and Founder of Wecare
Missions, Inc. She has twenty years of experience working with a major pharmaceutical company in
the area of diabetes, Obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Fatima is a board member of The Mercy
Foundation and she belongs to the International Pharmaceutical Excipients council of the
I am Onobraekpeyan Oghenemarien Cynthia, the first child of Dr and Mrs P. E. Onobraekpeyan. I was born
Americas (Executive member from 2000 to date) and the American Diabetes Association. She is a
on the 7th of January, 1994 at the Central Hospital located in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. I hail from Otor Udu
Christian and very involved different ministries in her church. A mother of two daughters, she in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
enjoys cooking, singing and traveling. Presently, I am waiting to write the POST UME into the University of Benin, Edo State and the Federal
University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State. I am also expecting good results in my WASSCE and
NECO examination as I prepared very well for them.
Fatima E. Yakubu-Madus

Mrs. Faith Ajewole is the secretary at the Committee for the Support of Dignity of Women Miss Cynthia Oghenemarien Onabraekpeyan
SSS 3 Presentation National High
(COSUDOW) and Association women Export (AAWE) office in Benin-City, Nigeria. She also is School Benin - City
also the AAWE?s Field worker who monitors the micro-credit beneficiaries.

My name is Precious Ehigiator. I was born on February 11, 1997 in Benin-City, Oredo Local Government Area.
I attended Anointed Academy Group of Schools. I am in JSS 2 student of of Igueediaken Junior secondary
School. I enjoy reading, writing and cooking.

Professor Helen Asemota

Miss Precious Ehigator

JSS 2 Ekiadolor,
Benin - City

Congratulations Miss Gold E. Enobakhare: (SS2) St. Maria Goretti Girls College, Benin-City. I was born on February 16th,
1995, into a family of six children. I am from Abudu, Orhionmwon Local Government Area. I am currently the

AAWE
Head Girl of the Senior Secondary School. I am a Christian and my hobbies are singing, writing of songs,
novels and poems.

Miss Gold E. Enobakhare

SSS 2 St. Maria Goretti Girls College
Benin - City

On behalf of my family, I congratulate AAWE on the

occasion of its 10th Anniversary. More grease to the elbows
of the President and all members. Hope for many more
My name is Loveth Obzokhai and I was born on April 11, 1994, the first child of the family. I am from Ewu in
years to come. Esanland and I live with my aunt, because my mum is late. I attended Oba Akenzua Primary School. I am a
Christian My favourite food is Eba and Ogbono soup. My favourite colour is blue and my hobbies include,
singing, cooking, reading and traveling.

Alhaji Mustapha Diso Muhammed and Family

Miss Loveth Obozokhai
SSS 2Itohan Girls Grammar Schools
Benin - City
 AAWE CHARACTER COUNTS AWARDS RECIPIENTS
I was born on February 13, 1995 into the family of ten (10) by Mr. & Mrs. F. V. Eboigbe. I hail from Okha
community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. I attended Emotan primary school from 2001 to
2005. Presently, I am attending St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School; I started on September 11, 2005. I
wrote my Junior School Certificate examination in June/July 2008. Presently, I am in SS2A and I am the
assistant labour prefect of the Senior Secondary School. I am a Christian. My hobbies are reading and
dancing.
Miss Osarieman Eboigbe
SSS 2A St. Maria Goretti Girls College
Benin - City
My name is Abigail Igbinomwanhia. I was born on the 21st June, 1995 into a family of six (6) by Mr. and Mrs. L.
A. Igbinomwanhia. I am from Erua village in Uhunwode Local Government Area of Edo State. I am a student
of St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Benin-City. I am in SS2A, and presently the Social Prefect of the
Senior Secondary School. I am a Christian and I attend Jesus Christ the same ministry church. My hobbies are
singing, acting and reading of novels.
Miss Abigail Iginomwanhia
SSS 2A St. Maria Goretti Girls College
Benin - City
My name is Augusta Osaigbovo Idehen and I attend Oredo Girls' Senior Secondary School, Benin-City. I was
born on the 12 August 1996. My parents are Emmanuel and Margaret Idehen. I live at No 47 Erie Street, Benin-
City. I am a Christian and I attend Kingdom Grace Assembly located at No 12 Ezoba Street, Benin City. My
hobbies are reading, cooking and singing.
Miss Augusta Osaigbovo Idehen
SSS 2 Oredo Girls Senior Secondary School
Benin - City
My name is Thelma Bayoko. I hail from Kiagbodo town in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. I
was born on December 28th 1995. My parents are Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bayoko. My dad (RIP) was once a
politician and my mum a professional hairdresser. I am an SS3 student of Itohan Girls Grammar School,
Benin-City. I wish to study law in the University of Port-Harcourt and be a lawyer with a difference. My
hobbies are singing, reading, dancing and eating. I am talented in imaginative writing of drama,
specifically tragedy.
Miss Thelma Tamaratare Ejouwokogjene Bayoko
SSS 3 Itohan Girls Grammar School
Benin - City
AAWE CHARACTER COUNTS AWARDS RECIPIENTS
My name is Alimota Atairu I was born on May 5, 1995 to Mr. & Mrs. Atairu of Owan East, but based in
Benin-City. I attend Imaguero College and I am in SS2.
According to her principal, Mr. P. J. Omorebokhae, she describes Alimota as "she is the best behaved
student in the school. She is the icon we present to other students in the school to emulate. She is lively
and attentive in class and she is very obedient and respectful. Her father is a taxi driver, while her mother
sells wares by their house. She is also very neat. She is an embodiment of what a good student should
be and also one of the brilliant ones".
Miss Alimota Atairu
SSS 2 Imaguero College
Benin - City
My parents are Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Ehiaguina, but my mother is deceased. I was born on January 11, 1993. I
was into admitted into Ebenezer Secondary School in Junior Secondary School (JSS1). I have won several
awards in academic and best behaved student and I am also the head girl of the school. I am from a family
of 11 (eleven) children and the last child. I enjoy reading.
Miss Rita Amenze Ehiaguina
SSS 3 Ebenezer Secondary School
G.R.A Benin - City
Miss Blessing Ighagbon: Oba Ewuare Grammar School, Benin-City. SSS3 My name is Blessing Ighagbon
and I was born on March 20, 1993. I am from Oredo Local Government Area. My father?s name is Mr.
Vincent Edo Ighagbon and my mother?s name is Mrs. Esther Edo. My mum is late. My father is a petty
trader and he is responsible for training me and my other siblings. I am the current head girl of my
school.
Miss Blessing Ighagnon
SSS 3 Oba Ewuare Grammar School
Benin - City
I am Ivie Asemota and I am 16 years old. I am currently the senior prefect of my school. My parents and
I are from Orogie in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. I am a Christian and I respect
constituted authorities. I enjoy reading, writing and cooking.
Miss Ivie Asemota
SSS 3 Emotan College
Benin - City
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My name is Blessing Oyiza Akande. I was born on August 27, 1995 to Mr. Ahmed Akande and Mrs. Faith
Kadiyatu Akande. I am from Akoko Edo Local Government Area, Igarra (Ifua Community), Edo State.
Miss Maria Akhaine attends Ihumudumu Secondary School, Ihumudumu-Ekpoma and she is in SSS1.
I attended Mater Dei Primary School, Afuze and Grocing International Group of school. I was a class prefect
She is from Esan West Local Government Area. She was born on January 24, 1994. Maria likes English and
and represented my school in quiz and debate competition. I am in senior Secondary School 2 and a Science
Geography and hopes to be a nurse after completing secondary education.
student preparing for my West African School Certificate Examination. My hobbies are reading, dancing and
singing.

Miss Oyiza Blessing Akande Miss Maria Akhaine

SSS 2 Eweka GrammarSchool SSS 1 Ihumudumu Secondary School
Benin - City Ihunmudumu - Ekpoma

My name is Jane Eiyegbenin and I was born on January 6, 1995 to Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Stella Eiyegbenin. I am
the second of seven children. I attended Inowan Foundation School, GRA, Benin-City and proceeded to Our
Miss Rosemary Irehobhude is a student of Iruekpen Girls Secondary School, Iruekpen. She was born in
Lady of Apostles School, Airport Road, Benin-City for my Primary Education. I passed the Common Entrance
Ikhin, Irukpen on April 1999. She is in JSS 3 and her favorite subjects are Integrated Sciences and English.
Examination while in Primary four and was admitted into Mother of Perpetual Help Girls? Juniorate, Issle-
She intends to be a medical doctor.
Uku, Delta State. In October, 2006, I transferred to St. Mulumba Girls Secondary School as one of the sixteen
pioneer students where I wrote my Junior Secondary School Examination. I am presently in SSS3and the
Senior Prefect of my school and at various times, I have held the post of Dormitory prefect, Refectory prefect
and sanitary prefect in the school.

Miss Jane Eiyegbenin Miss Rosemary Irehobhude

SSS 3 St. Mulumba Girls Secondary School JSS 3 Iruekpen Girls Secondary School
Benin - City Iruekpen

According to the principal of Idia College, Mrs. Dorothy Igbinovia, "This student is an orphan, she is 15 years
old, in addition to her being well-behaved, she is the overall best student in Academics in the school. She
possesses noticeable leadership skills and she is the current Senior Prefect of the school. She is highly
committed to this titanic task. Giving her this award will no doubt motivate her to strive and excel in all
aspects of life".
Miss Faith Ibhazehiokhonlen was born in Idumbo, Irrua, on November 16, 1994. She attends Irrua Girls
Secondary School, Irrua and she is in SSS3. Her favourite subjects are Physics and Biology. She would
like to study Medicine or Nursing.

Miss Irorere Deborah Obazee Miss Faith Ibhazehiokhonlen

SSS 3 Idia College
SSS 3 Irrua Girls Secondary School
Benin - City
Irrua

Miss. Confidence Erazua is a student of Ujoelen Secondary School, Ekpoma and she is in JSS3. She was born Miss Maris Okoh was born in Ehanlen, Ewu on March 1, 1992. She is an SS3 student of Iduwele Girls
on July 16, 1997. She is from Esan West Local Government Area. Confidence?s favourite subjects are Secondary School, Ewu. Her favorite courses are Government, Christian Religious Knowledge and English
Mathematics and English. Her intended profession is Medicine. Language. She hopes to become a lawyer.

Miss Confidence Erazua Miss Maris Okoh

JSS 3 Ujoelen Secondary School SSS 2 Iduwele Girls Secondary School
Ekpoma Ewu
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Miss Franca Irabor was born in Idigie, Uromi on October 1, 1992. She is a student of Our Lady of Lourdes
Oghomhenyemhen was born on July 12, 1997 in Oyomon, Igueben Local Governement Area. She attends
Secondary School Uromi and she is in SSS2. Franca is an orphan and she lives with her grand- parents.
Igueben Mixed Secondary School, Igueben. Oghomhenyemhen is in SSS1. Her favorite subjects are
She enjoys Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Her dream career is either Medicine or Nursing if she gets
Economics, Physics and Mathematics. She intends to study Mass Communication.
someone to sponsor her.

Miss Franca Miss Oghomhenyemhen Ataifoh

SSS 2Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School SSS 1 Igueben Mixed Secondary School
Uromi Igueben

Miss Esther Imafidon Esther was born in Amahor on April 12, 1993. She is from Igueben Local Government I was born on December 12, 1993 in Ikekhen, Igueben (Igueben Local Government Area). I attend
Area. She attends Iamahor Secondary School, Amahor. She is SSS2 and her favorite subjects are English Ikekhen/Idumogo Secondary School, Igueben and I am in SSS3. My favorite subjects are Mathematics,
Language and Mathematics. She intends to study Theatre Arts in the university. English and Chemistry. I intend to study Medicine or Nursing.

Miss Esther Imafidon Miss ElizabethOjeirakhe

SSS 2 Iamahor Secondary School SSS 3 Ikekhen/Idumogo Secondary School
Amahor Igueben

My parents died awhile ago and I am presently living with my aged grand-mother who have been caring for
me. It has been a very difficult for me since I do not have my biological parents to cater for my needs. I am in
SSS1. My hobbies are reading and cooking. I would like to be a teacher some day if I get the assistance.

Sarah was born on July 11, 1992 in Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area. She attends Ewatto
Grammar School, Ewatto. Both her parents are farmers. Sarah„s favourite subjects are Government and
English and she would like to study Banking and Finance.

Miss Maris Oboh

SSS 1

Miss Sarah Ebohon

Ewatto Grammar School
Ewatto

Miss Loveday Ifada was born on February 16, 1995 in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government. She
attends Sacred Heart Girls Model Secondary School, Ubiaja. She is SSS1. Loveday enjoys the following
subjects in school Agriculture, Biology and Chemistry. She would like to study Medicine in the university after
completing her secondary school education.
According to Sarah?s principal, Sr. Ifeoma Arinze, "She is a very well behaved and studious student. Sarah
lost her father on June 2, 2010. With five other children to cater for, her mother has been having great
difficulties in sending her to school. Sarah almost not resume school this term, but for the intervention of
some charitable individual who assisted in the payment of her school fees. Her favorite subjects are English,
Mathematics and Science.

Miss Sarah Osaghale

Miss Loveday Ifada

SSS 1 Sacred Heart Girls Secondary School
Ubiaja
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On a beautiful day, June 20, in the year of our Lord, 1996, in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH),
My name is Blessing Obu and I was born in 1992 in Agenebode. I am student of Army Day Junior Secondary Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, a child was born into the catholic family of Mr. and Mrs. Ejale of Opoji, Esan
School. I am from a very poor home. I enjoy going to school and I would like to be a nurse when I finish my Central Local Government Area - a family of three. Her name is Eghoghon Anne Ejale. That baby of 1996 is
secondary school education. My best subjects are mathematics and science. now a fourteen (14) year old maiden – well behaved, respectful, caring, humble and a God-fearing girl.

Today, she is a senior student in SS1, the number one student in Sacred Heart High School, Evbukh, Benin
City where she has been the head girl as a pioneer student and even till date. She is also a lector. Her favourite
subjects are fine-art and mathematics. Little wonder why she wants to be a mechanical engineer in the future.
Anne’s hobbies are: dancing, drawing and watching movies. Her role model is Abraham Lincoln. She aspires
to be a female version of him. She has this to say about her future: “I hope to be the best I can through hard
work and prayers. And I will succeed!”.
Miss Blessing Obu Miss Eghoghon Anne Ejale
Army Day Junior Secondary School SSS1 Sacred Heart High School
Agenebode Evbukh, Benin City

Miss Akhere Okoh: Ohordua Mixed Secondary School, Ohordua. SSS3. Akhere was born on May 14,
1992 in Uokhuen, Ohordua (Esan South East Local Government Area). Her favourite subjects are I am Lillian Duru and I was born in 1995. I am the fourth child of a family of seven. I am the assistant Head
Mathematics, Government, Christian Religious Studies and Economics. Miss Okoh would like to be an Girl of my school. I am a hard working student and I enjoying reading and writing. I also like to dance.
accountant when graduates from secondary school.

Miss Akhere Okoh Miss Lillian Duru

SSS 3 Ohordua Mixed Secondary School SSS2 Anglican Girls Grammar School,
Ohordua Benin-City

She was born on September 18, 1998 in Ologua (Esan South East Local Government Area). Her favourite I was born and brought up in Agenebode. I am in JSS2. My hobbies are reading and singing. I would like to
subjects are Introduction to Technology, Agriculture and Integrated Science. Courage intends to become a be a teacher in the future.
teacher someday when she completes her studies from secondary school. Her parents are both farmers.

Miss Courage Uwahimire

Miss Priscillia Iraya Afokpella
JSS 1 Ohordua Mixed Secondary School
Junior Secondary School,
Ohordua
Agenebodea

Congratulations
My parents are Mr. & Mrs. Osawaru. I am 15 year old and I was born in Obadan, Uhunmwode Local
Government Area, Edo State. I am the eight child among eleven children. My hobbies are Reading and
Acting Plays.
The family of Dr.& Mrs. Femi Osidele wishes to congratulate Dr. Rosaline Osemetiti Okosun and members of
the Association against Women Export (AAWE) on the occasion of their tenth year anniversary.
Ten years of Demonstrated commitment to our women, Congratulations!
May God continue to expand your vision and renew your strength.
Miss Joy Osawaru
Aunty Etiti, We are all very proud of you!
SSS 2 Government Science and Technical College
Benin - City
Dr. & Mrs. Femi Osidele and Family (Femi, Cordellia, Tobi and Deji)
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We wish to felicitate with the President,
Association Against Women Export,
DR Rosaline Okosun,
The Executive and entire members of the
Association on this occasion of her 10th anniversary.
May God continue to sustain the efforts of
the Association in her service to humanity.

Austin and Roseline

 AAWE Empowers Women
June 21, 2010 (Nigerian Observer)

EXCELLENCE BENIN CITY-The Association Against Women Export (AAWE) has given out Loan worth over N400, 000.00 to indigent
women in Edo State to economically empower them.

REWARDED Speaking on behalf of the founder of Association Against Women Export, Dr Rose Okosun, Mrs. Phillippa Akpata stated that
the non-governmental organization was formed with the sole aim of helping women to realize their economic potentials.

AAWE RECEIVES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FROM EDO
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2009
She urged the beneficiaries of the loan to use the proceeds from the business to be set up by them to assist their children to
get quality education, saying that as mothers and women, the education of their children especially the girl child is a grave
responsibility that is bestowed on them.
The founder of the non-governmental organization pointed out further that the weapon to effectively combat the ugly trend of
human trafficking which ultimately metamorphoses into prostitution in foreign lands is lack of formal education.

She challenged the mothers to pay adequate attention to the movements of their daughters and to be very close to them,
pointing out that with such an intimate relationship between the mother and the child could yield positive result. She disclosed
further that unsuspecting young girls been lured into prostitution in Italy and other major cities of the world with a promise of
lucrative jobs abroad.

Dr. Rose Okosun appealed to the women to put the loan into their existing business to shore up their capital base or to start off
a new business all-together, advising against diverting the money into unproductive ventures. She informed the beneficiaries
of the loan that a monitoring team will from time to time visit their business to access their progress and advised them to keep
to the terms of the agreement.
It was revealed at the forum that two previous beneficiaries of the loan programme whose stores were burnt at Agbado market
have had their loan written-off by the founder of the Association, Dr Rose Okosun and a new loan given them.

Stories From London and region paint a frightening picture

Human trafficking stuns audience
January 31, 2008
Jennifer O’Brien-Sun Media
AAWE RECEIVES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
hey are sex trade workers who dance under duress
or farm workers crammed onto farmhouse floors at
night -- this region's illustration of human trafficking.
And their plight is a frightening picture, speakers at
a University of Western Ontario conference said
yesterday (Jan. 30).
"This is happening in London," said Patricia Howe
of the London & Area Anti Trafficking Committee.
"We are talking about extreme exploitation here...
desperate people who are controlled by
underground middlemen."
Speaking between presentations at UWO's Human
"There are women in this community here under false pretenses.
" Walker met a "handful" after a large police bust diverted sex
trade workers to her agency for counseling. "Some women who
reported to us asked if we could help others get out of the industry,
" she said. The agency referred women to a lawyer and offered
shelter and counseling. The sex
trade worker situation is one local
example of international human
trafficking, but not the only one,
said Howe, who visited a barn in
this region where Southeast Asian
workers sleep 11 to a room on
mattresses on a farmhouse floor.
Some are paid $7 a day, she said.
"It's unliveable," she said. Another RAISING ISSUES: Rosaline Oseme Okosun
problem is, Canadian laws do not of the Association Against Women Export spoke
at the Human Trafficking Spotlight Jan. 30
help most victims. "Canada does (Sue Reeve/Sun Media)

AAWE EXHIBITION AT EDO LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2009
Trafficking Spotlight, Howe would later take the
stage and stun many with what the two-year-old
committee has found.
Howe said she has met several exotic dancers from
Eastern Europe with a similar tale.
"The story starts with poverty... and a recruiter
shows up," she said.
Women may be told they will be stripping in
Canada, but that they can return shortly, once they
make money for their families.Instead, handlers
confiscate their passports and say they must "buy"
them back at a ridiculous cost. They often are forced
into prostitution, she said. "Don't kid yourself," said
Megan Walker, head of the London Abused Women
Centre.
not offer protection. But the case isn't simple for police agencies
just getting familiar with fairly new human trafficking laws, said
Marty Van Doren, a former RCMP officer, now the force's Human
Trafficking Awareness co-ordinator. Van Doren stressed police
intentions to protect victims of human trafficking, and urged
reporting such cases. But Howe said advocates "hesitate to
do so." Asked why police have a reputation for deporting the
victims, Van Doren said, "It's not clear cut. "It's touchy. Some
people are here illegally and from a law enforcement
perspective, that is a difficult situation." Van Doren also
showed compelling pictures of young child labourers overseas.
"If you are wearing counterfeit goods, like a (knockoff) Adidas
shirt, know that they were probably made in a sweatshop in a
Third World country," said Van Doren, imploring people to think
about the social cost of what they buy.
Jennifer O'Brien is a Free Press multi-culturalism reporter.
 Donors and Supporters of the 10th Anniversary Program

AVM &Dr. (Mrs.) Gbolahan Adekunle

Dr. & Mrs. Femi Osidele GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS AND
Dr. & Mrs. Lucky Anetor SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, BENIN-CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Mrs. Banke Adeola
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Okosun
Ms. Joke Gbenro
Mr. & Mrs. Uzo Onyemaechi By
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Okosun Hajia Maimuna Momodu
Ms. Joan Oviawe Honourable Commissioner For Women Affairs And Social Development
Ms. Roseline Enahoro
Alhaji Mustapha Diso Muhammed & Family
Ladies of St. Mulumba (St Paul?s Parish – Sub Council) Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria
The Devine Ladies of Toronto Club

AAWE CHARACTER COUNTS AWARDS Dr. Rosaline Osemetiti Okosun

President and Founder
Association Against Women Export (AAWE)
Canada
This award will be given to students who have demonstrated Good Character, Citizenship, Respectfulness
and Sense of Responsibility. The award will include a Certificate, a Plaque, a Video tape titled EBUWA
and N5, 000 to each recipient. I wish to congratulate you on behalf of myself and the good people of Edo State most especially our women and girls
who are the vulnerable group who have engaged in various skills instead of being exported for Prostitution. The
Sponsors of the AAWE Character Counts Award Association Against Women Export provides support and facilities to women and girls with a focus on economic
development, linked to the advancement of Education, Training, Employment, and Enterprise Development with the
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Okosun (2 Awards) aim of improving quality of life.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Okosun (2 Awards) The Association Against women Export (AAWE) has also developed a Social Enterprise that trains and creates
Dr. (Mrs). Loretta Ogboro-Okor & Family (4 Awards) employment for young people. In Nigeria, with the levels of unemployment extremely high, young people are driven
Mr. Eric Ighodaro Idahor & Family (2 Awards) into crimes, while our young women and girls face discrimination and sexual immorality that impinge on their ability to
Mr. Darlington Edowen (2 Awards) contribute economically. The increase in criminal activities has also seen the rise of young women and girls being
Mr. Benny Splane (2 Awards) trafficked for sex trade from various states. It has enhanced young women and girls to better use their time rather than
Dr. Jim Akhere & Family (2 Awards) engage in anti-social activities.
Chief & Mrs. Charles Edosomwan & Family (2 Awards) The Association Against women Export (AAWE) has worked tirelessly with other organizations against Sex Trafficking
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Osula (2 Awards) and to address the issue of young women and girls being moved illegally from Edo State to other countries, and
Madam Alice Okojie promoting a strong and united forum for collaborative work in the interest of women and girls.
Miss Ese Omokaro
Engr. & Mrs. Richard Emode We are impressed with the achievement your association have made and the progress in eradication of prostitution,
Sir & Lady Osagie Victor Obasuyi empowering women, focusing on dealing effectively with the challenges facing women and girls in our society. The
Prof. (Mrs.) Helen Asemota creation of a sustainable strategy and capacity building of AAWE that has supported the less privileged young women
Dr. & Mrs. Ogie Asemota and girls in our society, who are marginalized and have very few opportunities to access employment or source of fund to
Ms. Claudia Grigoresco start Business have been Empowered by your Association.
Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adewumi Wishing you all the best in your endeavour.
Ms. Patience Abbe
Mrs. Ododo Walsh (Nee Omo-Osagie) Hajia Maimuna Momodu
The Omoruna Family Foundation Honourable Commissioner For Women Affairs And Social Development

SYNOPSIS OF THE MOVIE "EBUWA"

Ebuwa was forced to travel abroad by her mother to engage in the business of prostitution in order to
facilitate the upliftment of financial status of her family. On arrival in Europe, she fell in love with
Ikpomwonsa, the man that came to her rescue when she stranded on arrival in Europe because her
aunty who she was sent to meet was in jail for related offence, "human-trafficking". "Ikpomwonsa wants to
marry her". This infuriated her mother who insisted she wasn’t sent to go and marry in Europe, but to go
make money---like other girls.
The agony, deception, passion, greed and tragedy that followed is what unfolds as the captivating story of
Ebuwa is told. It features an anti-stigmatization appeal and a landmark judgment on murder. This tragedy
of greed is told in Edo language, aided with professional cinematography.
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10th Anniversary Greetings from Sr. Florence Nwaonuma, SSH. Sister Cecilia Dimaku, SSH
Rosaline E. Okosun, Ph.D
Message from AAWE's former Chair, Board of Trustees
President/Founder
With profound gratitude to God, I am happy for the progress made by the ASSOCIATION AGAINST WOMEN EXPORT
Association Against Women Export
(AAWE). Until my election as the Superior General of my Congregation, I was the chair of Board of Trustees here in London, Ontario,
Benin City. We ensured that micro-credit was given to indigent women of Edo State extraction. AAWE provided the CANADA
funding for this project which has helped a lot of women to take care of themselves and their families. The loan Dear Dr. Okosun:
provided is a revolving one at 0.5 percent. Our women are always happy taking our loan especially as they are treated CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
with dignity to their persons and given enough time to use the loan before returning it. Our loan has become very
popular that we are not able to meet with the requests before us. I pray that those supporting AAWE with finance will Congratulations on the tenth anniversary celebration of the Association Against Women Export. During
be able to provide more funds for this laudable project.
your brief history, you have become a beacon of hope for many young women who otherwise would
The scholarship programme is another project of AAWE targeting female University undergraduates from Edo State
who have no one to assist them with their tuition, books, room and board. The assistance of this effort has produced
have ended up being trafficked or exploited. I thank you and your collaborators in your effort at
graduates in Law already. Other beneficiaries will be passing out very soon. This arm of the AAWE work in educating womenfolk in our country particularly in Edo State. Is a fact that about 90% of over 20
collaboration with COSUDOW is very important as it has reduced the incidence of trafficking in women in Edo State thousand of young women victims of trafficking are from Edo State. Your project has prevented many
which is very endemic with trafficking in human beings in Nigeria. More important is the fact that these young from fallen into this number.
ladies/women have been empowered for life and are adequately prepared to face the challenges of life in the future
in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world. As our Founder, Archbishop Patrick Ekpu always says: "no culture or civilization can stand until the
As AAWE carries on with its good work in the interest of humanity, I commend all those who work tirelessly for the womenfolk of that culture has fully assumed their role". Through AAWE you have help to give our
success of the projects. I am grateful to those who provide the fund for the projects. I thank God for the life of Dr.
women opportunity to assume their role in society.
Rosaline Okosun for the vision to bring AAWE as an NGO into existence. AAWE has become an instrument in the fight
to uplift the dignity of women. The website will therefore help to showcase the good projects of the NGO. I
encourage all to access the site. Well done to all of us! Yours has been a very essential and unique contribution to Nigerian! May God reward you abundantly
While commending you all to the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and may he give you many more years of service.

I remain yours truly, Ad Multos Anno

Sr. Florence Nwaonuma,
SSH. Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sister Cecilia Oluchi Dimaku, SSH
Box 5521 Iguosa, Benin City - Nigeria.
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Tony & Tyna Osula

Congratulates
Our Sister
Madam Alice Okojie Dr. Roseline Osemetiti Okosun

On the auspicious occasion of AAWE’s tenth anniversary celebrations in

Congratulations to the Association Against Women Export (AAWE) on the occasion of their tenth anniversary Benin City, Edo State Nigeria. We would like to use this occasion to thank and
celebration. commend you for your vision, selfless service to the Edo community and the
I pray that God almighty in His infinite mercy and wisdom will grant you many more years in your selfless work
for our women. noble act of making a priceless difference in the lives of our Edo state young
I would also like to congratulate my lovely daughter, Dr. Rosaline Osemetiti Okosun (the President and Founder girls and women. We are very proud to be associated with you and your
of AAWE) on her receiving the prestigious award of Woman of Achievement 2010 (Philanthropy) from the
American Association of University Women (AAUW – New York Branch) and Xclusive Nigeria International noble cause. We wish you God’s Blessing and success in all your future
(Nigeria?’s global online newspaper) on November 12, 2010.
As your mum, I am very proud of you and your accomplishments. I pray that God will continue to bless and
endeavours
grant you and your members continued strength to assist more young girls and women through your
scholarships and micro-credit loan projects. Obululu, my dear!!!! Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Iyekeoretin Osula
Congratulatory Message Congratulations
...On your Retirement.
Retirement may be an ending; a closing but also a new beginning. A time to enjoy life; a time to do what you want
to do, when you want to do it - Catherine Pulsifer.

Lady (Mrs) Philippa Akpata

For the years you have put in and your achievements during those years, we say bravo, bravo, very well done!
May God continue to bless you even as you begin this new Chapter!
Congratulations too as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award being presented to you by the Association Against
Women Export in Recognition of your Dedication and Meritorious contributions to the organization.
We love you and we are proud of you.

Love always,
Fred and the Kids (IK, Iriagbonse, Paschal, Efe and Osato)
 EDO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Congratulatory Message Website: http//edoboyshighschoolassociation.com
(Adolo College) USA Chapter
Email: edoboyshighschool@yahoogroups.com Tel:(917) 865 - 6164; (732) 331 - 5534; (732 991 - 5748)

Congratulates
The President
Dr. Rosaline Etiti Okosun & members of Association Against Women Export (AAWE) on their 10th, Anniversary
Celebration with the theme: "Empowering Women And Improving Lives" on December 26th, 2010 in Benin City, Edo
State, Nigeria.

Members at one of the scheduled meetings

Members: From left: Mr. Sunny Agbonifo; Mr. Robert Uyi Igbinovia - Treasurer/Financial Secretary;
Dr. Braimoh Oseghale – President; Dr. Esokpan James Ebose - General Secretary; Mr. Tony Giegbefumwen;
Mr. Joseph Igbineweka ; Mr. Felix Osemwegie; Mr. Davis Amedu, PRO,
Edo Boys High School Old Students Association (USA) wishes
We congratulate Dr. Rosaline Etiti Okosun and members of her team on the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Association Against Women Export (AAWE) a successful 10th, Anniversary Celebration.
Association Against Women Export (AAWE). We wish you many more Anniversaries. We are indeed proud of your
great achievements in bringing fulfilment to the lives of women in Edo State and Nigeria in general. May Almighty
God continue to strengthen and give you guidance.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Frank, Kehinde, Omo, Ehi and Odianose Okosun

Mr Benson Osatile (PRO) Mr Victor Osasogie Mr Neda Imasuen Esq. Mr Godwin I. Izevbizua Mr Victor Osawe Mr. Godfrey Aghama Igbinovia

Signed: Dr. Braimoh Oseghale, President Signed: Dr. Esokpan J. Ebose, General Secretary
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COMMITTEE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGNITY OF WOMEN
(Under the auspices of the Nigeria Conference of Women Religious)

03/10/2010
October 31, 2010

Congratulations! Congratulations!! Congratulations!!!

The Coordinator and the entire staff of Committee for the support of the Dignity of Women
(COUSDOW) congratulate and heartily rejoice with the founder: Dr Roseline Okosun
(Mama Osaro) and the entire Association Against Women Export (AAWE) on her
10th Anniversary celebration today, the 26th December 2010
We appreciate the role your organization is playing in the lives of our women for empowering
them economically and givining our girls scholarship both in universities and secondary levels
We pray that the good lord will continue to strengthen you all in the service of humanity.
Once again, Bravo!
Signed:
Sr.PaulineClare Ohakwe, DMMM
Project Coordinator.
COSUDOW: Uplifting the dignity of the down-trodden womanhood! A faith based and non profit
making organization (NGO) founded in 1999 by Nigeria Conference of WomenReligious
(NCWR) with head office in Benin City, Edo State. The Committee, since its establishment has
been in the forefront of fighting women and children trafficking in Nigeria and rehabilitating and
reintegrating returnees who were victims of this ugly trade of our time
Dr. Rosaline O. Okosun
President & Founder
Association Against Women Export
Benin City, Edo State
Nigeria
Re: 10th Anniversary Celebration
Dear Dr. Okosun,
Congratulations on the 10 year anniversary of AAWE and for making a difference in the lives
of women and young girls in Edo State! The impact of AAWE is far reaching and the
organization? s remarkable success is a testament to your vision and passionate desire to
be a change maker for Edo women who need a helping hand to become economically self
reliant. AAWE has achieved a lot in 10 years and this is evident in the success stories of the
many young girls who have benefitted from your education scholarships and the various
women who have received AAWE’s micro loans. The sky is the limit for your organization!
AAWE’s character counts award is a welcome initiative that will help jump-start the much
needed action around civic engagement and character education in Edo State. It is an
important initiative in the re-orientation of the moral values of our young people.
Your solid contributions to women’s empowerment has garnered you awards and
recognitions worldwide and have made us all proud. May your vision and goals for AAWE
continue to succeed and grow!
As you continue to break new grounds and set enviable standards in the work that you do
with women, may God bless you with more success!
Happy 10 years anniversary!
Go AAWE!!!

Sincerely,

Joan.Osa Oviawe
Executive Director
Grace Foundation
Congratulatory Message

Thank You
AAWE extends sincere gratitude to all our Supporters,
Donors and Special Guests.
Your support and contributions means a great deal to us.

On behalf of Blassys Publishing

Here is wishing the Association Against Women Export
Success on its tenth anniversary
Sandra Frempong, Publisher
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