An aspirant for the Ijebu Central Federal Constituency in Ogun States, Mrs Adeola Azeez, on Tuesday distributed cash and other materials to over 300 vulnerable women, including widows and the physically-challenged across the constituency.
Azeez, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, organised the event in commemoration of the International Women’s Day and as part of the social investment programmes of her initiative, Adeola Azeez Community Care Foundation.
Beneficiaries of programme were drawn from communities within the three local government areas of the constituency-Ijebu North-East, Odogbolu, and Ijebu Ode.
Azeez said the event was organised to underscore the important roles women play in building society and the need for their inclusion in leadership across sectors, including politics and governance.
She said women must be supported to break glass ceilings in all walks of life because society can only achieve total and sustainable progress when women are given equitable access to opportunities.
In the area of politics, she charged the women to obtain their permanent voters cards and participate actively in the 2023 elections.
“2023 is here and it is our collective duty to ensure that our country rises again. I know that you, like me, are tired of the status quo. But nothing changes by itself. It is what we demand and act on that changes.
“Do you have your voters card? Have you registered? This is where it starts from. Let your voice count,” she said.
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