By Yemi Olajutemu
Ado Ekiti
The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for a United front among women for better recognition in the political sphere among other sectors of the society.
The Governor’s wife at a meeting with women stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress ( APC) held in her office, Ado Ekiti.
Dr Oyebanji who enjoined the women to always show mutual understanding and respect for one another, explained that women must presented aunited voice at eradicating the gender imbalance in the society.
She urged some aggrieved members of the forum to allow reconciliation and work for the progress of the party and success of the Biodun Oyebanji led administration.
Assuring them that BAO administration was ready to give much relevance to women in the current administration, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, noted that the immediate past First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has laid a good precedence for everyone to emulate, stressing that she will build on foundation of making extra efforts at empowering women in the state.
She assured that the interest of the women would be protected, with assurance of working towards achieving over 35 percent of women inclusion in governance and policy making positions.
Ekiti State APC Women Leader, Chief Caroline Egunlusi, appreciated the women for their support for the party before, during and after the governorship election, and solicited their cooperation with the new administration.
She called for regular meetings of the Stakeholders in oder to enhance unity among the women. In their contributions, Chief Moji Fafure, Mrs Abiodun Adesina and Mrs Funke Owolabi who spoke on behalf of the three Senatorial Districts discribed the First Lady as an amiable leader who is reliable and ready to serve and protect the interest of Ekiti women.
They called the party women to give the First Lady the chance to effectively discharge her duty without interference .
A former Chairperson Ado Local Government, Chief Tosin Aluko called for unity among the stakeholder and enjoined them to always present themselves well and work for the oneness of the forum.