Abimbola Odunmbaku Empowers Women As Lagos Council Chairmen Wives Association Holds Programme In Ikeja - OJODU LCDA

The Lagos State Council Chairmen Wives Association held its latest meeting and empowerment programme today at the premises of the Ikeja Local Government Area. The event, jointly hosted by the Chairpersons of Ikeja, Ojodu and Onigbongbo local councils, brought together it’s members and key stakeholders to support women and vulnerable groups.

Highlight of the programme was the distribution of empowerment items to 50 beneficiaries by Mrs. Abimbola Odunmbaku, wife of the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA. Beneficiaries received 5 industrial sewing machines, 5 deep freezers and business support grants of N100,000 each. In addition, 5 wheelchairs were donated to children with special needs while 250,000 Naira with various food items and household essentials were presented to Super Parents Foundation, a non-governmental organization located at 44, Shonola Street in Aguda, Ogba working with less privileged children.

At the event which had political leaders, government officials and women groups in attendance, Mrs. Odunmbaku noted that the initiative was designed to empower widows, single mothers and artisans residing in Ojodu LCDA, particularly the less privileged ones to equip them with the necessary tools to improve their livelihoods and provide for their families.

Present at the occasion were the Executive Chairman of Ikeja LGA, Engr. Mojeed Balogun; the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. Olusegun Odunmbaku and the Chairperson of Onigbongbo LCDA, Barr. Reqiya Hassan. They all commended the wives of Local Government Chairmen for their unwavering commitment and supportive roles in grassroots governance and community development.