Mrs Oyetola spoke in Osogbo at an event marking the year 2022 International Women’s Day, where State Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy was launched.
She called on the women to develop themselves and be women of content, character and capacity, as those would be unassailable assets that recommend them.
Giving insight into the launched document, Oyetola said the policy would also help the state to appropriate people’s talents, irrespective of either being born male or female.
She added that the inclusiveness would boost the development index of the state in an unprecedented manner.
“I must, however, speak to our women that you should not take your femininity for granted. Do not expect to be gifted governance and political participation just because you are women or female gender.
“Today, after putting in place the necessary legal framework, we shall take another significant step in ensuring gender equity and gender equality in Osun by launching the State Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy.
“This Policy would help to move further the gains that had been recorded from the various development efforts of our founding fathers in the State.
“The Policy will also help the State to appropriate the talents of our people irrespective of either being born male or female. This inclusiveness would boost the development index of the State in an unprecedented manner,” Oyetola said.