LAGOS – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has acknowledged the role women play in the development of any society and what the society stands to lose by denying women the opportunity to actualise their potential.
Sanwo-Olu gave the acknowledgement at an event to mark the Year 2021 International Women’s Day Celebration, themed, “Women In Leadership: Achieving An Equal Future in a Covid-19 World,” held on Tuesday at the Police College Ground, Ikeja, Lagos.
The governor said the issues concerning women and youths have remained on the priority list since the inception of this administration.
He said, “The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to join the global community in celebrating our women, wives, mothers, sisters and daughters in Lagos State on this occasion of Year 2021 International Women’s Day, even as we grapple with the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic.”
Sanwo-olu particularly congratulated the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Cecilia Bolaji Dada and her team for all their efforts in promoting the cause of women in Lagos State.
Saying that the theme of the celebration is “indeed very apt considering the vital roles women all over the world have been playing to curb and combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Sanwo-Olu noted that
“Since the outbreak of the virus a year ago, female doctors, nurses and caregivers have been working side by side with men in the fight against the pandemic, saving lives and giving hope for a healthier and more prosperous future.
“It is, therefore, appropriate to appreciate these women for their courage, passion professionalism and all that they have put into the fight to save humanity against the rage of the deadly virus.”
