Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched the domestication of the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy on Wednesday, calling it another initiative to create more opportunities for women in the state.

The launch makes Kwara the first state in the North Central to domesticate the national policy. The programme was organised by the Office of the First Lady, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, in partnership with the Ajike People’s Support Centre and Eden Venture Group.

Top government officials, including the Kwara First Lady and Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, who was represented by Dr Jummai Idonije attended. Wife of Kwara state Speaker Hajia Saadat Yakubu Danladi; Deputy Chief Whip Kwara Assembly, Hon. Mariam Yusuf Aladi; wife of Kwara Chief Judge, Mrs Janet Olufunke Adebara; Emir of Shonga, Dr Haliru Yahaya; wife of the state APC Chairman, Princess Ayodele Fagbemi; wives of local government chairmen; and different women support groups.

The Governor said the domestication will further dismantle systemic barriers that women face in access to public sector contracts and leadership roles. He further urged people to support the initiative by investing in women’s education, skills, and businesses in order to together to build a women inclusive state.

He commended the Nigeria First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for supporting gender inclusion and women empowerment, and the Kwara First Lady for her contributions to women empowerment in the state.

THE NATION