The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in women as a strategic pathway to sustainable development, as the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this during an interview to mark the celebration, noting that the year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” emphasises the importance of empowering women through access to education, resources, and mentorship.
According to her, empowering women goes beyond social support and should be viewed as a deliberate investment that produces measurable benefits for society.
She explained that when women are given opportunities, equipped with skills and supported with the right platforms, they are able to contribute meaningfully to economic growth, social stability and inclusive development.
Adeleye noted that the administration of Dapo Abiodun has continued to implement programmes designed to improve the welfare and economic capacity of women across the state.
She cited initiatives such as the social empowerment scheme, Oko’owo Dapo, as well as the World Bank supported Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, currently being implemented in Ifo, Ado-Odo/Ota, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode Local Government Areas. She said the programmes have helped to expand financial inclusion, enterprise support and capacity development for women in the state.
“These interventions have strengthened women’s participation in economic activities and more initiatives are underway to consolidate the gains recorded since the inception of this administration,” she said.
While congratulating women across the state on the occasion, the commissioner encouraged them to remain resilient, innovative and supportive of one another in their pursuit of progress.
She also reaffirmed the commitment of the ministry to advancing policies and programmes that promote gender equity, protect the rights of women and ensure that women continue to play a pivotal role in the social and economic transformation of Ogun State.
