Women across Ogbomoso Zone on Friday, converged for a special interactive session with Dr. Mrs. Olukemi Adekanbi, wife of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State.
The gathering, described as remarkable, brought together women leaders, stakeholders and grassroots mobilizers from across the five local government areas in Ogbomoso Zone.
According to a statement signed and made available to MOUTHPIECE NIGERIA by Hon. Mrs. Oluwakemi Alabi Oloriagba, Secretary, Ogbomoso Zone Women Interactive Session Planning Committee, Dr. Adekanbi’s arrival was greeted with excitement, traditional drums and enthusiastic cheers from the women, reflecting the love, solidarity and acceptance she enjoys among women in the zone.
The interactive session provided a platform for frank and meaningful deliberations on issues affecting women and communities, including women’s inclusion in governance, community development, improved healthcare facilities, girl-child education, economic empowerment and other pressing challenges facing families in Ogbomoso.
Participants took turns to highlight the need for greater representation of women in decision-making, better access to healthcare at the grassroots, and sustainable programmes that would improve the livelihood of market women, artisans and young mothers.
While speaking, Dr. Mrs. Olukemi Adekanbi, who was so excited by the large turnout of people, thanked the women for the warm reception and assured them of her commitment to their welfare.
She promised that many of the issues raised would be given priority attention when the APM administration assumes office, by God’s grace, on 29th May 2027.
According to her, an APM government will be women-friendly and will ensure that women’s voices are not only heard but reflected in policies and programmes that affect them.
The session was described by participants as inspiring, interactive and memorable, reaffirming the importance of women’s voices in governance and sustainable community development.
Among those in attendance were Babalaje of Ogbomosoland and APM Deputy Governorship Candidate, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, OYHA member representing Ogbomoso North state constituency, Hon. Bisi Oluranti Micheal, Chief (Mrs) Saka Balogun; APM women leader, Hon. (Mrs) Toyin Olaniran, and a host of others.
