IWD: Aiyedatiwa unveils grants for 1,000 low income Ondo women
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has unveiled the Odatiwa Women Initiative’s Grant, a financial empowerment scheme designed to support 1,000 low-income women across the state.
He flagged off the distribution of the grant during the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration, held on Saturday at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure.
The event, themed “For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Employment,” highlighted the importance of gender equality, inclusiveness, and women’s empowerment in the society.
During the event, Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare and development of women, particularly the less privileged.
He emphasized that economic empowerment is a key strategy for ensuring that women can thrive in business, leadership, and other areas of life.
The governor said; “The economic empowerment of women is a top priority for this administration. We believe that when women are supported, families flourish, communities grow, and society progresses. That is why we are rolling out initiatives like this grant to provide women with the financial backing needed to expand their businesses and improve their economic status.
“Let me reiterate that our administration shall prioritise the welfare and development of women in the Sunshine State. We shall focus on all-round development of women, particularly the less priviledged with a view to giving them the needed support to thrive in their various endeavours.
In her goodwill message, Princess Oladunni Odu, former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), encouraged women to be bold, resilient, and proactive in pursuing leadership roles and economic independence.
