FG reiterates commitment to expand opportunities for women
By Abiodun Lawal
The Federal government has reiterated its commitment to restore dignity, expand opportunities and ensure that women in the country thrive.
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated this on Tuesday during a working visit to Ogun and a brief stop-over at Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), Abeokuta.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim explained that a lot of women programmes had been designed under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
She noted that the federal ministry of women affairs and social development had embedded the vision in its Renewed Hope Social Impact Intervention Programmes.
She emphasised that the initiative would cater to all, leaving no woman, child, or vulnerable person behind.
The minister highlighted the importance of creating a society where women and girls can live safely, valued, and empowered.
According to her, the SARC in the state is a shining example of how vision translated into practice.
“It is not just a facility; it is a refuge of healing, dignity, and hope. Here, survivors receive medical care, psychosocial support, and the assurance that they are not alone.
“This model shows what is possible when government, partners, and communities work together.
“As we extend immediate support to survivors today, we also look to the future. Working hand in hand with the state government, civil society, and development partners,” she said.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun for displaying example in culture, governance, innovation and commitment to women’s advancement.
Earlier, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, Ogun Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said that the SARC and the women development centre were deliberately cited side by side.
“We believe that healing must go hand in hand with rebuilding. At the SARC, survivors come in with pain, but they do not remain defined by it.
“Here, wounds are treated, tears are wiped, voices are restored, and shattered lives begin the journey to wholeness again.
“Supported and equipped through the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) with World Bank assistance, this center boldly declares that violence will never have the final say in our state,” she said.
Adeleye noted that at the women development center, a victim could pick up her dignity, learn a trade, gain financial literacy, embrace entrepreneurship, and prepare for a new life of independence. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited Folasade Adeniran
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