Aiyedatiwa vows to empower women, increase representation in governance

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to gender inclusivity, promising more appointments and empowerment for women in the state.

This assurance was given on Tuesday during a women’s summit organised by the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Ondo State chapter.

“We shall continue to pursue programmes and policies to relieve parents of the burden of parenthood towards our children,” Governor Aiyedatiwa said.

“We have plans for bursaries and scholarships, the details of which are being worked out.”

He also emphasised the importance of a peaceful, free, and fair election in the upcoming gubernatorial election on November 16, 2024.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Deaconess Lola Fagbemi, described Governor Aiyedatiwa as a women-friendly governor, emphasising his dedication to their welfare and empowerment.

Special Advisers on Education, Oluwawunmi Ilawole, on Gender, Olamide Falana, and on Women Affairs, Bosede Osamaye, expressed gratitude to the governor for promoting inclusiveness in his administration and urged for more women to be appointed into key positions.

The State President of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Mrs. Odusola Oluseyi, emphasised the importance of safeguarding voter cards, stressing that women, as the majority, hold the power to secure victory for Governor Aiyedatiwa in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

She cautioned women against being swayed by other political parties and encouraged them to let their votes speak for their interests by electing Governor Aiyedatiwa.

In their goodwill messages, the Special Advisers on Education, Oluwawunmi Ilawole, on Gender, Olamide Falana, and on Women Affairs, Bosede Osamaye, expressed gratitude to the governor for promoting inclusiveness in his administration, urging that more women should be appointed into key positions.