The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ekiti State, Peju Babafemi, has declared that the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji is setting the pace in promoting women participation in politics and governance.
Speaking on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during the interactive S’etigbo multicast, anchored by the Bureau of Community Communications, the commissioner said the state government has created more opportunities to enable women actively contribute to governance and leadership.
She noted that Governor Oyebanji is fully committed to involving women in decision-making process stressing that the initiative serves as an encouragement to upcoming female leaders and young girls.
She commended Governor Oyebanji for investing in women to drive inclusive and sustainable development in the state in line with his shared prosperity mantra.
Her words: “We are happy that the government of Governor Oyebanji is involving women in a remarkable manner in leadership and appointing them in decision-making roles, both appointive and elective positions more than ever before in Ekiti State.
“This is heartwarming and encouraging for young girls and upcoming female leaders because when you see women not at the back again but at the centre bringing forth ideas and suggestions that are moving the state forward.
“It is just normal and instructive for anyone coming to government to know that women are very important in governance, women are important in public administration and the government of Governor Oyebanji has really set the pace that women are assets in the society.”