Abiodun And The Women Agenda: Empowering Women, Strengthening Families, Securing Ogun
By Kayode Akinmade A government’s commitment to women is best judged not by the number of empowerment programmes it announces, but by whether it creates lasting pathways for women to
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has demonstrated a strong commitment to women's empowerment, as evidenced by the scale and longevity of his initiatives. His administration, in collaboration with the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project, has directly empowered over 100,000 women and established 8,759 Women Affinity Groups, involving 247,273 women across the state's 20 Local Government Areas.
This substantial investment in women's livelihoods is not merely episodic assistance, but a strategic component of the state's broader economic and social strategy. The Oko'wo Dapo programme, launched in 2022, has already invested over ₦5 billion in women-focused livelihood programmes over six years. Abiodun's government has also focused on providing women with opportunities to lead, including through the establishment of women in various councils, assemblies, and other positions of authority.
This comprehensive approach to women's empowerment not only benefits women economically, but also strengthens households, communities, and the state as a whole.
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