Aiyedatiwa’s Women Agenda, a Golden Opportunity —Alhaja Hon. F.I Gidado
Women and female youths in Ondo State have been urged to take advantage of the enabling environment created by the Aiyedatiwa-led administration to acquire skills and build their capacity to become self-reliant and productive.
Alhaja Hon. F. I. Gidado, the Iya Adinni of Akure Kingdom, made the call at a special gathering of the Muslim Ladies Circle of Nigeria, Muslim ladies circle of Nigeria (MULCON), held on Tuesday in Akure.
She encouraged women to align themselves with the 10-point blueprint for women’s empowerment unveiled by the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.
Alhaja Gidado described the blueprint as a golden opportunity for women to rise, thrive, and actively contribute to societal development.
While expressing confidence in the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr (Mrs) Seun Bosede Osamaye, she described her as a woman with a listening ear who understands the peculiar needs of women and is ready to support their aspirations. Gidado further described her as a dependable team leader in the Aiyedatiwa administration.
She commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for giving priority to the development and empowerment of women under his leadership.
“Unlike in the past, women now have a visible voice and stronger presence in the political and economic spaces of the state, thanks to the Governor’s inclusive leadership style,” she affirmed.
The Iya Adinni expressed deep concern over the moral decay in society, particularly among the younger generation, and the rising incidents of delinquency, drug abuse, and disregard for authority and tradition.
According to her, mothers have a sacred responsibility to take charge of their homes and ensure the proper upbringing of their children, stating that instilling discipline, modesty, respect, and the fear of God must begin from the cradle.
This, she noted, is the moral foundation laid within the family, which contributes to national development, as no nation can rise above the quality of its homes.
“Our society is bleeding morally,” she declared. “It is time for mothers to wake up from slumber and take control.
“The family is the first school, and every woman is the first teacher. We must raise children who will not only succeed in life but also lead with integrity and righteousness.”
She urged women to go beyond seeking financial empowerment and embrace their spiritual and moral responsibilities as custodians of values and character, noting that empowered women with strong morals form the foundation of a more peaceful, productive, and prosperous society.
She, however, encouraged Muslim women to support one another, participate actively in community-building efforts, and be torchbearers of positive change in both public and private spheres.
