The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ekiti State Branch, has felicitated the wife of Ekiti Governor, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, on her birthday, describing her as a passionate advocate of women’s empowerment, children’s welfare and inclusive development.
The President of the association, Dr Omolola Alao, in a congratulatory message, commended the First Lady for her commitment to improving the lives of women, children and vulnerable members of society, noting that her humanitarian interventions reflected compassion and dedication to service.
Alao described Prof. Oyebanji as a worthy partner in the development agenda of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, particularly in promoting the welfare of women and children, adding that her contributions had continued to complement efforts aimed at improving the well-being of Ekiti residents.
She particularly applauded the First Lady’s Widows, Aged and Orphans Hope Initiative (WAOH), for its interventions in supporting vulnerable groups through financial assistance and empowerment programmes, which had brought relief and renewed hope to beneficiaries.
The MWAN president also lauded Prof. Oyebanji’s advocacy against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), describing her commitment to protecting women and ensuring the enforcement of relevant laws as important to advancing women’s rights, dignity and access to justice.
Alao, who congratulated the First Lady on her recent attainment of professorial status, prayed for God’s continued blessings, sound health and greater accomplishments, expressing the association’s hope that she would sustain her contributions to the advancement of women and children’s health and well-being.
