• As Women Wing of City Boys Movement Visits
From our news desk, Benin
Edo State Government has reasserts its commitment to the advancement of the welfare and empowerment of women; including vulnerable groups.
The reassurance was made during a courtesy visit by members of the Women Wing, City Boys Movement to the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
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Speaking during the visit, the group’s Edo State Women Leader, Barr. Nana Audu, said the Women Wing is actively supporting women and youths through empowerment initiatives, outreach programmes, and advocacy.
In the same vein, the Zonal Women Leader for the South-South Zone, Mrs. Helen Omorodion emphasized the group’s role in promoting civic responsibility, particularly through voter education programmes conducted across the State.
Adding; that the movement remains committed to grassroots engagement aimed at improving participation in governance and socio-economic development.
Responding, the Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah commended the group for its proactive efforts in empowering women and youths.
While She described the visit as a welcome development and an opportunity for collaboration in advancing the Ministry’s mandate.
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Further, the Commissioner reaffirmed the State Government’s dedication to creating inclusive policies and programmes that support women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
While assuring them of the Ministry’s readiness to partner organizations that share similar goals, Mrs. Abdallah encouraged the group to sustain its advocacy and community based initiatives.
The visit reinforced the importance of synergy between Government and civil support groups in driving sustainable development and improving the lives of citizens across Edo State.
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