Ondo State will shine in NFWP-SU implementation – Osamaye

……. assures of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s unflinching commitment to women development

The Ondo State Government says it will not relent efforts at enhancing women’s development through the implementation of policies that prioritise women’s needs.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye, gave the assurance while addressing the debrief meeting of the Nigeria for Women Program Scale Up Project after the intensive training of Ward Facilitators and Community Sensitisation activities across the three pilot Local Government Areas of Ondo State – Ilaje, Akure North, and Akoko Northwest.

Osamaye noted the commitment, support and cooperation of the delegation from the Federal Project Coordinating Unit, FPCU and the Ogun State Project Coordinating Unit staff who were on peer-to-peer support mission to Ondo State.

She commended them for putting their best into the assignment and promised to always support the Ondo State Project Coordinating Unit to achieve the desired success in the project implementation.

She emphasised that the commitment of the Aiyedatiwa led administration to women development remains unshaken.

“I can assure you that the good work this team in Ondo State Project Coordinating Unit, as assisted by their Ogun State counterparts and the Federal team, has commenced will be sustained and the momentum will not drop. You will soon start hearing good news about healthy Women Affinity Groups our women in Ondo State will start putting up”, she said.

In her remarks, the Ondo State NFWP-SU Project Coordinator, Dr. Jumoke Bakare, appreciated the support of the Women Affairs Commissioner, Dr Seun Bosede Osamaye, for the success of the project and especially for all the members of staff of the project.

“I must thank you for always standing by us and ensuring nothing goes amiss. In return, we assure you that we will not rest on our oars until we attain women empowerment and development in the truest sense.”

Leader of the Federal Project Coordinating Unit, Fatima Iliya Maji, who is the Community Institution Building (CIB) Advisor, applauded the professionalism, cooperation and sense of duty exhibited by the Ondo State Project Coordinating Unit Staff and expressed confidence that the NFWP-SU project will be a success in the State.

Ogun State Project Coordinating Unit team lead and Head of Operations, Mr. Rasheed Ajibade, highlighted the areas of operational strength that would enhance the project implementation in Ondo State and also pointed out areas of adjustment for better outcome in the implementation.

Highlight of the debrief were the dinner and bonding moments among the project staff.