President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s daughter, Iyaloja-General Chief Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has called on women not to relent in contributing their quota to the development of the country.
She said women needed to participate more in the political development of the nation.

Tinubu-Ojo spoke as a special guest at this year’s International Women’s Day celebration held in Akure, Ondo State capital.

She said a peaceful and healthy family contributed to harmonious bond and support in the society.

“Women should not relent in contributing their quota to the development of the country. We must be involved in the stages of building our immediate environment and the nation at large”, the Iyaloja-General said.

Special Adviser on Gender Matters to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Chief Mrs. Olamide Falana, urged opinion leaders and governments to seek ways to empower women around them.

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She said women had a better tendency to thrive if empowered.

According to her, “the era whereby women were being faced with militating factors centred around gender-based violence, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination and disenfranchisement, is phasing out.

“Beyond the home front, women are found in every sphere of life, characterised as moulders, counsellors, managers, networkers, communicators, enthusiasts and in politics, they are great mobilisers and campaigners.

“It is a call for women to be at the forefront and become extraordinary. Only then can we be recognised and recommended for positions of leadership. We want to see women rise to enviable positions; let our young girls no longer be pushed aside into early marriage, forced labour or sexual slavery.