ADO-EKITI- Wife of Ekiti Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has advised women to take advantage of the opportunities created by the present government to thrive, succeed and lead in their spheres of influence.
Oyebanji gave the advice on Saturday during her meetings with women in Ado and Ekiti West Local Government Areas as part of activities during her visits to the 16 local government areas in the state.
She assured that the well-being of women would continue to get her priority, and promised to advocate for better policies and programes that target widows, youths and women.
Oyebanji said that her goal was to foster economic independence and reduce poverty level, particularly among women in the state.
She lauded Gov. Biodun Oyebanji for his transformative, impactful and women- oriented programmes and policies in the first two years of his administration.
This, she said, were done through various interventions and empowerment as well as appointments of women into key government positions.
The governor’s wife said that her husband’s
commitment to women’s empowerment had made Ekiti the most gender-friendly state in Nigeria.
According to her, Ekiti can boast of the highest number of female representation in government in the country.
She said that the governor’s success in promoting gender equality was proof that effective governance and sustainable development was a key factor that drives acceptability by the people.
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye praised the governor for his numerous interventions aimed at empowering women economically, socially, and politically.
According to her the governor has demonstrated that women’s inclusion in governance and decision-making is not only a priority, but a fundamental part of the state’s development. (NAN)
