The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Adijat Adeleye, has asserted that supporting women should not be seen as charity but as a purposeful investment with quantifiable rewards for society.
Adeleye stated this on Sunday in an interview in commemoration of the year’s celebration, themed, “Give To Gain.”
She highlighted the importance of empowering women through access to education, resources, and mentorship, adding that when women thrive, families, communities, and economies grow stronger.
The Commissioner explained “Supporting women should not be seen as charity but as a deliberate investment with measurable returns for society.
“When women are equipped with opportunities, skills, and the right platforms to succeed, they contribute meaningfully to economic growth, social stability, and inclusive development”.
She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to investing in women as a strategic pathway to sustainable development, maintaining that the Abiodun led- administration has been implementing initiatives that aligned with the spirit of the theme.
“These interventions have expanded financial inclusion, enterprise support, and capacity development for women; and more initiatives are underway to consolidate the gains recorded since the inception of this administration.”
While congratulating women across the state on the occasion, the Commissioner encouraged them to remain resilient, innovative, and supportive of one another in the pursuit of progress, while reaffirming the commitment of the ministry to advancing policies and programmes that promote gender equity, protect women’s rights, and ensure that women continue to play a pivotal role in the social and economic transformation of the state.
