Int’l Women’s Day — Chieftain of the All Progressives’ Congress in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje has advocated the rights of women in a bid to ensure their empowerment and continued growth.
In the statement by his media aide in celebration of the International Women’s Day, Barr Agbaje described women as a vital part of the society while recognizing the crucial role they play in nation building.
“Today, I join in the celebration of the International Women’s Day (Int’l Women’s Day). Women play a crucial role in building the nation and it is our duty to ensure their empowerment and protection of their rights.
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“It is heartwarming to see women rise like a phoenix through the ashes and shattering the glass ceiling. As a people, we must ensure the rights of women are protected and this starts from the rights of the girl child.”
“We should abolish genital mutilation, abuse and discourage early child marriage. In building a strong and virile nation, empowered women with protected rights and access to equal opportunities have a significant role to play.”
[…] Int’l Women’s Day: Agbaje Advocates Empowerment and Rights’ Protection for WomenIn the wake of the incident, barr Agbaje urged the government to provide immediate relief support to the affected traders. “At this trying time, I want to urge the government to reach out to the affected traders by providing succor to them through financial assistance and speedy reconstruction of the destroyed section of the market so that economical activities would not be stifled. In the spirit of the holy month, I pray Almighty Allah would console the affected traders and restore all that was lost.” […]