WE ARE PROUD OF FIDA ACTIVITIES, SAYS AIYEDATIWA.

WE ARE PROUD OF FIDA ACTIVITIES, SAYS AIYEDATIWA.

By Ladi Bombay

***Acting Gov says Gov Akeredolu is Gender Sensitive.

As International Federation of Women Lawyers ( FIDA ), Nigeria wrapped up it's National Executive Council ( NEC ) meeting in Akure, Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has thanked the advocacy organization for chosen Ondo State in hosting their NEC meeting, as he reassured them that, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's administration is gender sensitive.

Aiyedatiwa spoke as Special Guest of Honour at the Dinner Night of the Second Quarter NEC meeting of FIDA held at Royal Birds Hotels and Suites, Alagbaka Akure on Friday.

He said FIDA is an important stakeholder in women advocacy.

The 5-Day FIDA Nigeria Second Quarter NEC meeting, tagged Akure 2023 with Theme: "Digital Environment: Understanding Digital Skills for the Overall Development of Women and Children in Nigeria" ended on Friday with good hospitality memories of the State from the participants spread across the country.

In his remarks Aiyedatiwa said, "let me commend FIDA for all that you have been doing through your advocacy, protecting the girl-child in having access to justice" .

"You are not only lawyers, you are also mothers as you are all home builders" .

"You advocate, you promote social justice, you also build homes... because the faith I shared tells me that a good woman build home as I believe you are all good women" , he said.

The Acting Governor informed the gathering that the State Government under the leadership of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON is championing the cause of women participation in governance through the creation of an Agency on Gender Equality.

He equally disclosed that, Ondo State Government has seven women in the State Executive Council, showing Mr Governor's dynamism and commitment to a world without prejudice to the women folk.

"We are part of you and we really recognize what you are doing" , declared Aiyedatiwa.

Earlier, FIDA County Vice President/National President, Mrs Amina Suzzanah Agbaje commended the gender sensitivity of Ondo State Government and also appreciated the state's  contribution to the successful hosting of their NEC meeting in the sunshine state.

The event was rounded up with Award presentation to Mr Governor through the Acting Governor.

Dignitaries at the event are, chairperson of the Dinner and President/Founder of The Women Ministries, Rev.Mrs Funke Felix-Adejumo, Special Adviser to Governor on Gender, Chief ( Mrs ) Olamide Falana, Chairperson of FIDA, Ondo State chapter, Mrs Catherine Olajumoje, Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and Students Affairs, Hon Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Press Secretary to Governor, Office of Deputy Governor, Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, Special Assistant to Governor on New Media, Ladi Okunniga and others.

Photo Credit: Abayomi Adefolalu.

[6/24, 6:20 PM] Ladi Bombay: ODSG HOLDS OLYMPIC DAY RUN CEREMONY.

**"As Acting Governor Pledges Govt Commitment to Sports Development.

Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa joined the rest of the World in celebrating the 75th International Olympic Day Run at Akure Sports Stadium, Akure on Saturday.

The International Olympic Day is celebrated to commemorate the day when the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894 aiming to promote participation in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.

International Olympic Day Run is also considered as Celebrations of sports and health by holding competitions and demonstrations in various sports all over the world.

While flagging off the Olympic Day Run, Aiyedatiwa said sports always build bridge and bring people together in peace and solidarity.

"The Olympic Day Run is primarily designed to encourage sports and the Olympic values of bringing together people of all ages and from all walks of life as a means of promoting national unity and grassroots sports development", declared Aiyedatiwa.

The Acting Governor further said that fitness is health and health is wealth.

"Indeed, sport is very dear to our Administration and it is for this reason that we shall continually get our people to engage in sporting activities for their health benefits and as a chosen career, more importantly for the youth" , he said.

While re-emphasizing Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's commitment to promoting and develop sports, Aiyedatiwa said, the State is blessed with great talents that have contributed immensely to the national pools of athletes that have represented and are still representing Nigeria at international competitions including the Olympic Games.

"I like to make it abundantly clear that our Administration will continue to prioritize sports in the scheme of things and improve on the welfare of our sports men and women".

Aiyedatiwa disclosed that in these difficult times with conflicts and divisions, the world need the unifying sport more than ever before.

He acknowledged the contributions of the representative of Nigeria Olympic Committee and other stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the event.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Mr Sylvester Ikuejamoye said, sport keep the mind and body strong and healthy.

"On Olympic Day, we remember the creation of the Olympic Movement by our founder, Pierre de Coubertin" .

"He wanted to make the World a better place through sport... this is why Olympic Day is always the perfect opportunity to get up and move" .

"This is the beauty of sport: it inspires the world to move, and it brings us together as friends and as a community, no matter where we are or how we choose to move" , declared Ikuejamoye.

Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson,

Press Secretary to Governor, Office of Deputy Governor.

Photo Credit: Abayomi Adefolalu.