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Ondo First Lady Celebrates Strides in Girl Child Empowerment and Protection As part of activities marking the year 2023 International Day of the Girl Child, the First Lady of Ondo State, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has commended both state and non-state actors for the remarkable progress made in empowering and protecting the rights of the girl-child in the State.  The Wife of the Governor, in a press statement signed by her Press Secretary, Ms. Oluwatobi Fademi, observed that the International Day of the Girl-Child serves as a reminder of the importance of empowering and safeguarding the girl-child, while also advocating for their rights and education within the society. She noted that the theme for this year's celebration, "Our Time is Now—Our Rights, Our Future", emphasizes the urgent need to address challenges faced by girls worldwide, whilst highlighting their rights and potentials to shape a better future for themselves and their communities. The First Lady ob...

 "WE ARE POISED TO REPOSITION ONDO STATE, PROVIDE SUCCOR TO CITIZENRY" - AKEREDOLU Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has reaffirmed that all programmes in the State are geared towards veering the State away from the past, building new structures, and providing succor to its citizenry, just as he reiterated that his administration is committed to leaving no stone unturned at improving the lots of residents.  According to a press release signed by the Media Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Debbie Funmilayo, the Governor stated this during the Thanksgiving Service marking Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary held at the Government House Chapel, Akure.  Akeredolu who was represented by the first female Secretary to the State Government, Princess Catherine Oladunni Odu, appreciated God for the grace of life, noting that 1st of October every year is always an opportunity for people to reflect and thank Go...