Ekiti State Governor’s wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has lauded Governor 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.
Dr Oyebanji, who stated these while addressing women during the grand-finale of her local government tour and meetings with women in Ekiti West and Ado Local Government areas of the state on Friday, said Governor Oyebanji has brought a remarkable improvement in the fortunes of women in the state.
Dr Oyebanji, who addressed the crowd of women at the two venues, gave a graphical details of how the Governor’s policies and programmes have significantly improved the economic and social standing of women across the state. She maintained that the BAO administration’s focus on women and youth empowerment are key components of the Governor’s broader developmental agenda.
The First Lady opined that the Governor’s commitment to women’s empowerment has made the state the most gender-friendly in Nigeria, stressing that Ekiti can boast of the highest female representation in government across the country, thereby positioning the state as a leader in gender inclusiveness.
Describing the sterling achievements and female representation in government of the Governor as unprecedented in the annals of the history of the state, Dr Oyebanji reaffirmed that the policy has set the state apart as a beacon of hope for gender equality in the country. She added that the the state has witnessed tremendous numbers of transformative programs aimed at enhancing the financial independence of women and providing them with the tools to thrive in today’s challenging environment.
Expressing pride in her husband’s government achievement in the last two years, the First Lady pointed out that the Governor’s success in promoting gender equality is proof that effective governance and sustainable development is a key factor that drives acceptability by the people.
While expressing her deepest gratitude to the women for their support for her husband’s administration in the last two years, Dr Oyebanji assured them that she will continue to invest in the well-being of women, advocate for better policies and programmes that target widows, youths and women, with the goal of fostering economic independence and reducing poverty level across the state.
She urged the women to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the administration, noting that Ekiti is now a better place for women to thrive, succeed and lead.
