Governor Abiodun empowers women to strengthen Ogun State
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In Ogun State, Nigeria, Governor Dapo Abiodun has focused on programs designed to improve women’s economic standing and leadership opportunities.
His administration views supporting women as essential for the overall development of the state, moving beyond temporary assistance to create lasting change. Through partnerships with programs like the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project, the government has directly empowered approximately 100,000 women and established over 8,700 Women Affinity Groups with a total of 247,273 members across all local government areas.
The governor’s Oko’wo Dapo program, relaunched in 2022, provides livelihood grants and has invested more than ₦5 billion (Nigerian Naira) in women-focused programs over six years. This investment combines funding from the World Bank initiative and direct funding from Ogun State, and has reportedly empowered around 55,000 women. Abiodun has proposed establishing a statewide Women’s Trust Fund to sustain these efforts with a focus on good governance and measurable results.
Abiodun also collaborated with First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to align Ogun’s programs with national initiatives. His broader ISEYA agenda, covering infrastructure, social welfare, education, youth development, and agriculture, integrates women as central participants. The governor also prioritised women's representation in government positions, including roles in the State Executive Council and legislature, to give them influence over policy and public affairs.
