Ondo First Lady Celebrates Strides in Girl Child Empowerment and Protection

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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 observed that the BEMORE Summer Boot Camp, an impactful initiative, has been at the forefront of championing various issues, part of which is empowering young girls in critical areas like Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Entrepreneurship (STEM+E).

According to her, over 3,000 girls trained through the boot camp have acquired valuable skills and knowledge, positioning them as the next generation of confident and competent leaders. Notable among them are: Marvelous Jegede, Tolu Ehimosan, Christiana Madu, Abimbola Ogunsemore and Taiwo Oniyere to mention few, who excel in fields such as solar energy, ICT, and entrepreneurship.


Likewise, the Yellow Cards Initiative, introduced in February 2021, has been able to identify early warning signs of gender-based violence (GBV) in schools, providing children with an awareness card to report incidents promptly.


The First Lady acknowledges the significant progress made in Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's administration in empowering the girl-child and creating an enabling environment for their growth and development, including the signing and implementation of the VAPP law in the State. She maintained that the girl child had never been prioritized to this extent in the State. 


She therefore urged parents, guardians, and educators not to rest on their oars in promoting gender equality through education and protection of the girl child. She also called on more Nigerians to join the campaign to empower the girl child, stating that the Akeredolu led administration remains resolute in its determination to protect and provide opportunities and resources that help girls fulfill their potential and lead lives free from violence.

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