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Ondo State Unveils Website To Promote Gender Activities

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The Ondo State Government has launched an official website, ondogenderoffice.org, dedicated to featuring and promoting gender-related activities within the state. Led by Mrs. Olamide Falana, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender, the unveiling ceremony attracted stakeholders and Gender Desk Officers from all 18 local government areas.

Mrs. Falana elucidated the website’s primary objective, emphasizing its role in facilitating the reporting of gender-related activities, projects, and achievements. She underscored that the platform would function as an interactive space showcasing the initiatives of the Gender Office, offering a global audience insights into gender mainstreaming activities spanning various sectors and the state bureaucracy.

“The website will enable us to receive feedback from the public and present to the world our global endeavors. It is designed for continuous growth, with regular updates reflecting the ongoing efforts of the state government and its commitment to gender issues,” remarked Mrs. Falana.

She expressed optimism that the platform, beyond serving as an information repository, would also inspire investment and support for gender-focused initiatives in Ondo State.

In her address, Mrs. Temitope Daniyan, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Akeredolu on Gender and Documentation, commended the initiative and encouraged stakeholders to craft compelling messages for sensitization efforts in churches and schools. She emphasized the importance of captivating the minds of parents and target audiences to enhance the effectiveness of gender-related awareness programs.

Mrs. Folake Esan, the President of the Coalition of Women-led NGOs in Ondo State, praised the launch of the website, recognizing its potential to add significant value to gender-related issues in the state.

The acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Mr. Tope Lebile, expressed commendation for Mrs. Falana’s efforts in taking the state to the global stage through the launch of the website. The platform is expected to play a pivotal role in promoting gender awareness, preventing human trafficking, and encouraging community engagement on gender-related matters.

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