Governor Dapo Abiodun has revealed his administration plan to float a micro finance scheme targeted at empowering women to boost their businesses in Ogun State.
Abiodun unfolded the plan in Abeokuta, the state capital at the commemoration of 2021 International Women’s Day with the theme, "Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in COVID-19 World” organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with Ajose Foundation.
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said his administration has been propagating gender equality, going by the number of women in his cabinet, as well as his decision to continue empowering the women folks.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Efuwape in her welcome address, said the theme for the celebration reflected the notable efforts of women around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from COVID-19 pandemic.
Women in the country according to her, are setting new records of achievements in various aspects of human endeavour which governments at all levels should continue to promote gender equality, fairness and justice between women and men.
On her part, the Head of Service, Alhaja Selimot Ottun lauded the State Governor for being gender friendly and urged women to train their children properly, saying the progress of any nation depends largely upon the way mothers nurture their children, since they are the leaders of tomorrow.
While making a presentation, the guest speaker, Mrs. Olapeju Osoba, charged women to challenge all forms of bias against female gender, as well as other inequalities, commending Governor Dapo Abiodun for his choice of women in his cabinet for their remarkable achievements.
Highlights of the event was the empowerment of 50 women with 10 industrial cooking gas, 12kg cylinder, 10 standing hair dryers, 10 giant deep freezers, 10 sewing machines, and 10 grinding machines facilitated by the Office of the First Lady and Ajose Foundation.
In their responses, some of the beneficiaries Mrs. Ajayi Yemisi, Nike Osidahunsi, Rasidat Akinbode, and Allimot Ayoola Afolabi, appreciated the Governor and his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun for their gesture and support.
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