As the Great Women Independence Lecture 2012 is underway, seasoned actress, Joke Silva has been named among the influential women who will be speaking on issues affecting womanhood and the way forward at the event.

The actress alongside others is expected to speak on the topic: sustaining the gains of women in leadership. The conference is to hold on October 27, 2012 at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Explaining the rationale behind her choice for the lecture, Laurelsize Company, the organizers of the event said the actress was picked based on her unprecedented success in the entertainment world.

According to them, she is to be joined in the lecture by erstwhile information minister, Dora Akunyili, Dr. Keziah Awosika, Barrister Comfort Ogunye, Mrs. Adenike Graig, Chief Mrs. Laraba Shoda, Susan Eyo and many others.

The special guest of honour is Her Excellency,  Chief Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, the first lady of Ekiti State.

The event is designed to celebrate Nigeria’s 52nd independence, womanhood and sustainability.

Also the brain behind the famous Great Women Award, the organizers said its major dream is to keep supporting women as they are the stronghold of our homes and the nation at large.

In time past, notable Nigerians such as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Ogun First Lady Mrs. Amosun, Barrister Ada Akpunonu, Bukky Wright and Joke Silva were also recipients of the award.