(C), Edo State Comm. for Women Affairs and Social Dev. Hon. Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah and members of the Arewa community, Edo State
From our news desk, Benin
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and the empowerment of women from diverse communities across the State.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Eugenia Abdallah stated this when members of the Arewa All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State Chapter visited the Ministry, on a courtesy call.
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The Group was led on the visit, by the Special Adviser to the Edo State Government on Arewa Community Relations, Alhaji Mansur Ibrahim.
Daisy Osunde, the director of media in the Ministry made this known in a press release circulated amongst journalists, in Benin-City.
The Commissioner while commending the Arewa community for its contributions to the development of Edo State; assured the delegation that the Ministry would give due consideration to their concerns.
Particularly, the inclusion and empowerment of Arewa women in relevant government programmes and initiatives.
Hon. Abdallah was quoted to have also commended the Governor for promoting inclusivity through the appointment of qualified non-indigenes into political positions.
As she described such appointments as evidence of an administration that recognises the contributions of different communities to the development of the State.
The Commissioner further encouraged residents of the State to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate actively in the democratic process, stressing the importance of exercising their civic responsibilities.
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Speaking earlier, Alhaji Mansur Ibrahim said the delegation visited the Ministry to congratulate the Commissioner on her appointment and express solidarity with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo.
He disclosed that the Arewa community had embarked on sensitisation across the 18 Local Government Areas to encourage its members to participate in political activities, register to vote, and obtain party membership cards.
Ibrahim reaffirmed the community’s commitment to supporting the State government and contribute to its political and developmental objectives.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Ministry and representatives of the Arewa community to strengthen engagement and explore areas of collaboration, particularly in promoting the welfare and empowerment of women across the State.
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