INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: STAKEHOLDERS ADVOCATE FOR MORE INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN STRATEGIC POSITIONS.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: STAKEHOLDERS ADVOCATE FOR MORE INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN STRATEGIC POSITIONS. T he Edo State government has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women in the state, aiming to foster an inclusive and developed society. Hon. Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the state commissioner for social development and gender issues, emphasized this commitment during the activities organized by the gender committee of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC to mark International Women’s Day. Represented by Mrs. Irenose Ihensekhien, a director in the Ministry, Commissioner Omoh Ekwu highlighted the pivotal role women play in societal development, stressing the importance of investing in women. She underscored the government's zero-tolerance stance on gender-based violence, citing the establishment of a specialized task force empowered by law to address such offenses. The commissioner added that government remains dedicated to collaborating with institutions and corporate entities to empo...