The commendation came today at the 20th Regular National Council Meeting On Women Affairs and Social Development held on zoom hosted by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.
While speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs Mrs. Ifeoma Anagbogu commended the efforts of the State Government in bringing succor to women, children and the vulnerable in the state.
She stressed that the creation of Women Development centers will enhance self employment, reduce incidences of gender based violence and bring about economic liberation and reduction in the rate of poverty among the women in the state.
She appealed to other states to emulate osun in bringing dividends of democracy to women and children.
The State had earlier presented memoranda in respect of her activities as it concerns women and children highlighting proposed programs for the information and emulation by other States.
The Honourable Commissioner stressed that the challenges of poor socioeconomic status of women at the grassroot has been worsened with the ripple effect of COVID19 pandemic but that government will not relent at ensuring good living for all.
Others at the National Council meeting are Staff members of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, all State Commissioners for Women Affairs, Women Affairs Permanent Secretraries across the country, Directors among others. The meeting had earlier been scheduled to hold at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State but for the pandemic.
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