Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to women’s development and inclusiveness.

Mr Sanwo-Olu spoke in Lagos on Friday at the commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in partnership with some local governments.

The theme of IWD is “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment. #Inspire Inclusion.

The governor, represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, sought the private sector’s partnership to initiate programmes that would elevate women in the state.

“We believe in women’s empowerment; we call on the private sector so that we can drive conversations and policies that elevate women while we keep protecting them as well as every resident of the state.

“Your support doesn’t go unnoticed; we appreciate you all. Whatever you do to positively impact society, please do it with all your strength. We will keep creating the environment for you to thrive socially and economically,” he said.

In her remarks, the wife of the Lagos State governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, urged women to be dedicated in their respective endeavours.

“It doesn’t matter what you do professionally; as long as you stay focused, prosperity can find you anywhere.

“Let’s give our children informal training. As we build our homes, we should build ourselves, and by so doing, we build our society at large,” she said.

The state commissioner for women affairs, Cecilia Dada, applauded women for their commitment towards building the family and the nation.

She urged women to believe in themselves and celebrate themselves daily. 

(NAN)