By Yemi Akinsuyi
In line with the commitment of the Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa to uplifting and empowering the women in the state, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Dr Segun Osamaye at the weekend announced some appointments into key positions.
In a statement made available to news men on Sunday, Dr Osamaye said the decision was also in line with the vision of the Governor for the welfare and inclusion of women in the state.
She explained that the appointments would also strengthen and enhance the administration of Governor Aiyedatiwa vision of delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
According to the the statement, the appointments are as follows: Chief of Staff – Olushola Omoboni, Media Consultant – Prince Segun Adesemoye, SA Technical – Miss Akindujoye Janet, SA Domestic – Chief Mrs Sobowale Silifat, SA Photography – Kayode Oluwole
SA Special Duties – Sabiu Garko.
Others are Omolara Akinrogbe & Mrs Adedeji Maryam for the North- Alhaja Sikirat Idera & Wunmi Oguntoye for the Central
– Omotehinse Rosemary & Mrs Toyin Benson for the South
‘O’DATIWA Women Initiatives’ Political & Technical Heads include: Political & Elderly Women Affairs : Chief Mrs Kehinde Adeniran (Madam KK) (North) , Hon. Aderonke Olamide Akindolire (Central) , and MIC Olufunke Pirisola (South).
The rest are: Heads of Entrepreneurs & Professional Women Affairs are: Hon. Ewatomilola Owoeye for Entrepreneurs, Nurse Aarinola Coker ADAMOLEKUN for Health, Dr Funmilola Mabel Ojo PhD. for Education, and Miss Omowole Happiness Esther for HomeGrown Business Owners
Heads of Women With Disabilities Affairs are:
– Princess Folasade Arise as Head and Mrs Omobunmi Oluwatoyin as Assistant Head.
Technical & Public Awareness positions have been filled by: Miss Morayo Abidemi Itiolu, Miss Motunrayo Oyedele (Motun Global), Nurse Omowunmi Fadairo and Mrs Adenike Adewale Elizabeth, Young Women & Female Student Affairs are overseen by:
Comrade Grace Atoyebi, Miss Samuel Mercy Abosede, Miss Ayeyemi Oluwatunmise, and Hon Yetunde Adefuwa.
Omoboni Olusola, a former President, Student Union Government of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Prince Segun Adesemoye a celebrated and award winning Media Personality, Miss Akindejuoye Janet a former Vice President, Student Union Government of Adeyemi Federal University of Education while Chief Mrs Kehinde Adeniran, the Immediate Past Senior Special Assistant on Women Affairs, Dr Funmilola Mabel Ojo , a seasoned educationist and Nurse Aarinola Coker a registered Nurse, Morayo Abidemi, a public health awareness expert while Hon. Ewatomi Owoeye is a serial entrepreneur and a successful business person.
According to the statement, all the appointments are based on Dr Seun Osamaye’s commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity in governance, and the success of the lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration.
The statement further explained that O’datiwa Women Initiatives’ Train is a program designed to empower and support women throughout the state.
“This initiative will provide resources, training, and support to help women thrive in their personal and professional lives. Whether it’s access to education, healthcare, or economic opportunities, Governor Aiyedatiwa is committed to uplifting and empowering the women”, the statement read.
