The people of Okitipupa, an oil rich Local Government Area in the south senatorial district of Ondo State, have lauded Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of Ondo State governor, for her transformational leadership through the Forum for Wives of Ondo State Officials, FOWOSO, women empowerment program across the state.

The commendation came during the grand finale of 14th edition of the three days exclusive empowerment program.

Receiving the first lady of Ondo State, who is also the founder of FOWOSO alongside members in his palace, Oba Michael Obatuga Adetoye, one of the traditional rulers in the area and the Jegun of Idepe – Okitipupa applauded Anyanwu-Akeredolu for what he called extraordinary efforts in making women count in the society and reducing unemployment in the state by making women and youth economically viable against all odds.

While commending the Akeredolu-led administration for providing conducive learning environment by building and renovating schools in the area, Adetoye also called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to come to their aid as a matter of urgency on the issue of gully erosion ravaging the area.

In her goodwill message, Oladumi Odu, the chairman of SUBEB and a daughter of the soil, said Anyanwu-Akeredolu stands tall in her style of leadership and her grassroots-oriented programs which are making so much impact.

Odu encouraged the first lady to keep on with the good work and called on the women in the area to continue to support her.

Odewumi Oluyemisi, the chairperson of Okitipupa Local government area, in her welcome address extolled Anyanwu-Akeredolu empowerment program, describing it as transformational.

She said: “Permit me to say, without being immodest that our families, especially the children and women, have experienced great improvement in  all spheres of life through the  ingenuity of Her Excellency.”

Morenike Alaka, the former chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area, said in her vote of thanks that Anyanwu-Akeredolu has been committed to living for others which according to her is demonstrated by transforming the lives of the less-privileged in the state and prayed God to continue to keep her.

In her own remarks, the Sunshine State first lady said the FOWOSO empowerment is targeted at making women  economically relevant in their families and the society at large by making them productive through skills acquisition and called on the beneficiaries to live up to expectations.

The women were trained in bead making, shoe making, wig making, soap making, among others. Some beneficiaries went home with laptops, sewing machines, grinding machines, and hair drying machines.

Top government officials, politicians, women and youths in the area witnessed the event.

– Oct. 12, 2018 @ 15:39 GMT |