The wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko, says women’s participation in politics would facilitate development and sustenance of democratic values.
The wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko, says women’s participation in politics would facilitate development and sustenance of democratic values.
Mimiko, who stated this in Ondo town on Wednesday during a meeting with some women groups, expressed gratitude for the support given to her husband, Olusegun, during the 20th October governorship election in the state.
”I want to appreciate you all for your usual and unflinching support for Gov. Mimiko’s administration. I humbly recognise and appreciate God for your selfless contributions to the renewal of the Labour Party mandate,” she said.
She urged government at all levels to encourage women’s participation in nation building efforts, saying women had always been involved in transformational initiatives.
According to her, the state government was determined to sustain its welfare programmes for women in the state to enhance their contributions to the development of the economy.
Mrs Olayinka Alabi, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said the administration had performed well in involving women in political positions. ”Let me appreciate Her Excellency for being there for the women and the children of this state, particularly with her pet project, Maternal Pulse Foundation, which she established to assist the needy,?? she said.
