The Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on women mobilisation, Bayo Aina, has applauded the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for including more women in political offices and appointments.
Aina gave this commendation on Sunday while speaking during a meeting of political stakeholders organized by the Progressive Nation Women for Aiyedatiwa/Adelami, held at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Akure.
According to her, the appointment of more women into political offices shows the governor identified the roles and contributions of women to the development of the state.
She said women remain the solid pillars behind reforms in every sector, including politics, education, healthcare, housing, child protection, and the fight against human trafficking and illegal migration in the state.
She said, “the governor has proven time and again to be gender neutral. We are indeed happy with the way he has put women in key positions in his government”
The Special Assistant however, solicited more positions for women to enable them to participate at all levels of government, saying Ondo state women are resourceful and dedicated to good governance.
She called on women to embark on a house-to-house campaign for the ticket of Aiyedatiwa/Adelami 2024 to ensure continuity and unprecedented development in the state with Aiyedatiwa at the helm of affairs in the state.
Speaking at the event, Ondo state deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Adekola Falohun, charged the women to get their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) ready to vote in the November 16, 2024 governorship election.
Adelami appreciated the women for their support, and steadfastness and for organizing the program that brought together women from diverse backgrounds.
In his remarks, the state chairman of APC, Engr Ade Adetimehin, said women in Ondo state have a high voting strength and urged them to use it for the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of APC in this year’s election.
He also appreciated the group for deeming it fit to organize the program, which he described as one that will resonate with the people.
The event, which brought together women from the 18 local government areas of the state, featured free medical check-ups, voter’s education, and distribution of items.
