By Olawale Asake
As the Nigerians join the rest of the World to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate, Dr Olukemi Afolayan has called for increased investment in women, describing it as a way to ensure National advancement.
She made the call while speaking at a Programme organized by the agency at its headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan to mark International Women’s Day.
Dr. Afolayan urged women to come together and love each other, saying they are to celebrate themselves in the society.
In a Lecture on the theme ” Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, A retired Medical Practitioner, Doctor Adamito Iyun said that investing in Women to develop their skills and opportunities would lead to the nation’s prosperity and sustainable development, calling on women to play an active role in all areas of life without fear of any intimidation.
Another Guest Speaker, a former State Director of NOA, Oyo State, Baale Moshood Olaleye maintained that, noted that investment in women was more profitable due to their multiplier effects in society.
Some of the Members of Staff commended the NOA Management for celebrating Women with such a thought-provoking programme that would positively affect their families.
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