The Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) on Wednesday held a community engagement in Ayetoro town of Yewa North local government area, Ogun State with focus on inclusion of female leadership in the country.
Penpushing reports that the engagement was supported by MacArthur foundation and Gendi, a Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO), a version of the Ogun West Senatorial District was well attended by participants
The Director of Community and Social Service in Yewa North local government Mrs Akiode in her goodwill message encouraged the participants to always support women in leadership, and in similar vein, Director of information and Communication in the council commending the participants.
Penpushing further reports that she pointed out that women should support themselves, adding that inclusion of female in leadership position is very important, as well as need to mobilise in voting them to power.
The facilitator Omolola Olumide Aina, on her part explained the purpose of the meeting which was the inclusion of female leadership in the country which ought to have been done 10 years ago.
Penpushing also reports that of 100 Women Group, Coordinator Ogun West 100 Women Group Mrs Olufunmilayo Olatunji in her remarks appreciated the participants for their good works at home in the community and political society.
The Coordinator encouraged the women to teach their children morale ethics recalling that back in those days in the community where she resides, they believe more in children as the provider and equally urged the women to please support their fellow women.
Penpushing reports that Olatunji, however, explained that it is sad that the political environment is not conducive for women, who she said face a lot of challenges when it comes to leadership. Mrs Oluyemi Ajayi
The Director of Information Yewa North local government, Mrs Oluyemi Ajayi lamented that men in leadership tries to take advantage of the women noting that this discourages lots of the women, forcing them to pull out of the race on number of times.
Penpushing further reports that, she, however, called on them not to keep quiet in any form of violence they’re faced with either by their husbands or anyone in the community
‘This meeting is to educate them on their rights to vote and their voices to be heard. A bill is in process now where the Senate will have four representatives and women will be one out of the four elected’ she said
Penpushing further reports that Yewa North Coordinator Erelu Bisi Edubuyi Adeosun, expressed worry that women are being silenced in the society which is not a good thing adding that there are lot of violence against women, and nowhere to go.
The coordinator explained that, that is why 100 women Group is there to stay and stand for them so that their voices could be heard, and gave examples of cases that the group has handled both Gender Based Violence (GBV) and governance.
Penpushing also reports that Mr. Damilola Richard spoke on Gender Equality, Electoral Reform and Policy, and defined Gender Based Violence citing case study on each explanation, just as he called on women to always speak with one voice
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