Women, Catalyst for Development and Sustenance of Democracy - Aregbesolas Aide Women have been eulogised for their active roles in the sustenance of democracy and deepening of electioneering process, especially in Osun State. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of the State of Osun on Community Forum, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye made the commendation at the 2014 Women League Anniversary of the St Marks African Church, Diocese of Ijesa, Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government. Acknowlegding that women constitute largest percentage of voters, Oyintiloye said that the voting strength of women, especially in Osun played a very significant role in the re-election of Governor Rauf Aregbesola during the August 9 governorship election in the state. Also highlighting the support of women for the administration, the governors aide said that this has further encouraged the administration to do more in developing the state and empowering women in particular. Describing women and children as vulnerable in the society, he noted that this is part of the reason the present administration established Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to efficiently handle issues relating to women and children. Oyintiloye further reiterated that aside their political value, women remained the cornerstone of economic development in trade and agriculture. He said their roles both in formal and informal sector of the economy, especially in the supply of labour for economic prosperity cannot be over emphasised. This, he said, was the basic reason thousands of women have been empowered in terms of skill acquisition, soft loans, direct employment among others, of which, widows and the aged women are not left out, noting that this gesture had started yielding positive result on the economy of the state. Expressing delight on the commitment of Aregbesolas administration to the enhancement of women status, he maintained that the administration would continue to ensure that women have sufficient access to key resources such as education, health, empowerment and human capacity development. Also acknowledging the roles of women at homes and in nation building, he said that their participation in politics would further strengthen the system, as they play significance role in the survival of any society. He then called on women to continue to support the administration of Aregbesola, which he described, as their own. Also speaking, the Minister-in-charge of St Marks African Church, Esa-Oke, Venerable Lawrence Oriowo lauded the governor for his performance and promised that Christians would support Aregbesola in the second term of his administration
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:55:50 +0000
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