The President, Defence and Police Wives Association(DPOWA), Mrs Omobolanle Olonishakin has said that Oyo State has witnessed unprecedented transformation under the administration of the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
She made the disclosure during a courtesy call on the governor in his office, Secretariat, Ibadan on Tuesday evening.
Olonishakin, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) led a delegation of DPOWA on the visit.
DPOWA, formerly known as Joint Armed Forces and Police Officers’ Wives Consultative Committee, was established in the 70s.
Olonishakin stated that the infrastructural development and other laudable projects on ground remained evidences of Ajimobi’s giant strides in the state.
According to her, “these giant strides are worthy of emulation and commendation. I was familiar with Ibadan in the past before I left the shore of the country.”
“I was in Ibadan after returning but could not actually recognise many places again. When I returned home, I told my husband that there is big transformation in Ibadan,” she said.
She hinted that the reason for their visit was to express solidarity to the Governor in his unrelenting effort to pave a new way forward for the people of Oyo State and Nigeria.
“We also want to key into your three points agenda of restoration, transformation and repositioning of Oyo State,” she said.
Olonishakin said that the Governor’s support for the association and women could not be over-emphasized, adding that such has led to the protection of women and child’s rights.
She assured that their members would continue to encourage and support their spouses in their task of securing and defending the nation’s democracy.
“We pledge our unflinching loyalty and support. We appreciate your fatherly role in the state and to humanity. We wish you God’s continuous blessings and protection,” she said.
In his response, Governor Ajimobi said that it gladdens his heart seeing wives of officers support the development of the country.
The Governor stated that the security situation in the country called for collective effort, saying his administration has ensured that the state was one of the most secured.
He assured them of his administration’s continuous support for the association and other women associations in their unrelenting efforts for a greater Nigeria.
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