ADO-ODO/OTA WOMEN FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE CITIZENS GROUP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE OLOTA OF OTA

ADO-ODO/OTA WOMEN FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE CITIZENS GROUP PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE OLOTA OF OTA

The Ado-Odo/Ota Women for Good Governance Citizens Group today paid a courtesy visit to the Olota of Ota, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Professor) Adeyemi AbdulKabir Obalanlege, to strengthen collaboration and support for enhancing women's participation in local governance and decision-making processes. 

The visit took place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Olota's Palace in Ota, Ogun State.

During the visit, representatives from the Citizens Group, led by the Executive Director of the African Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), Adeshola Afariogun, discussed the group's mission and ongoing efforts to empower women within the Ado-Odo/Ota Community. 

The group highlighted their commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in governance through various training programs and capacity-building workshops. 

The courtesy visit also provided an opportunity for the group to present their recent activities and achievements, including their collaborative efforts with nine other citizens groups in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government. Among the women leaders who spoke were Mrs. Jumoke Odeyemi, the Coordinator of Ota Citizens Group on Road Infrastructure, Mrs. Mary Oyinlola, the Women Leader of Olosun/Itamaje Area Community Development Committee, and Alhaja Rafiat Akinbo, the Women Leader of Iyonuoluwa Area Community Development Committee. 

The group reiterated their dedication to creating a more inclusive and progressive local government, aiming to contribute positively to the community's development.

The Olota of Ota expressed his support for the initiative and emphasized the importance of women's active involvement in governance for the community's overall progress. His Royal Majesty acknowledged the significant role that women play in fostering sustainable development and assured the group of his continued backing.

Additionally, the Olota of Ota suggested the implementation of a tree planting project as a proactive measure to combat climate change within Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, highlighting the environmental benefits and the importance of community involvement in such initiatives.

Mrs. Ruth Olatona, the Coordinator of the Women Group and the Ado-Odo/Ota Zonal Women Leader, expressed gratitude to the Olota of Ota for his warm reception and support, stating, "We are honored by His Royal Majesty's endorsement and encouragement. 

This visit marks a significant step in our journey towards empowering women and enhancing good governance in Ado-Odo/Ota. "The Ado-Odo/Ota Women for Good Governance Citizens Group, formed by AFED with generous funding support from CIVICUS, remains steadfast in its mission to foster a new generation of female leaders and promote good governance practices. 

The group looks forward to continued collaboration with traditional and community leaders to achieve their goals. About Ado-Odo/Ota Women for Good Governance Citizens Group: The Ado-Odo/Ota Women for Good Governance Citizens Group was established to empower women and enhance their roles in local governance. 

Through training programs and capacity-building workshops, the group promotes transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in governance, contributing to the overall development of the Ado-Odo/Ota Community.