By Adedamola Adeniji Ogun Correspondent
The Ogun State Government has unveiled plans to empower more than 500 women with a total of ₦35 million in cash grants, as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this at an event held at the Royal Pavilion, where this year’s celebration was themed “Give to Gain.”
Adeleye explained that under the initiative, 50 women would receive ₦200,000 each, while 500 others would benefit from ₦50,000 grants, aimed at boosting their livelihoods and encouraging financial independence.
She noted that the intervention reflects the state government’s commitment to empowering women economically and creating opportunities for them to grow their businesses and improve their standard of living.
“Women have remained central to the state’s progress over the decades,” she said, adding that the administration of Dapo Abiodun continues to prioritise women’s inclusion as a catalyst for economic growth.
Speaking on the theme, Adeleye urged women to embrace sacrifice, service, and mutual support as pathways to sustainable development, while also calling on them to harness their collective strength for greater impact.
She further encouraged women to make strategic use of their Permanent Voter Cards to support credible leadership and actively participate in governance, stressing that increased female representation would enhance economic opportunities and strengthen the protection of women’s rights.
In their goodwill messages, former Senator, Iyabo Anisulowo, and Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria in the state, Mrs. Folashade Adeyemo, charged women to take deliberate steps towards political participation and elect leaders with integrity.
Also speaking, the Iya Oloja of Yewaland and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Yemisi Abass, emphasised the power of women’s collective voice in shaping governance and influencing political outcomes, calling for sustained engagement to ensure inclusive representation at all levels.
The event drew women from diverse sectors, reinforcing the state government’s resolve to promote gender inclusion and economic empowerment across Ogun State.
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