Ekiti state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olapeju Babafemi, has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the state government to empower the girl-child.
She made this known In her address at the 14th Annual Adeyinka Ologbenla-Falusi Female Empowerment Programme (AOFFEP) awards ceremony held at C.A.C Grammar School in Efon-Alaaye yesterday.
This event honored outstanding female science students from Efon-Alaaye, marking a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and educational excellence in science, organized by Prof. Adeyinka G. Falusi, a distinguished scientist and L’Oreal-UNESCO (FWIS) laureate,
The awards recognize the achievements of top female science students in Efon-Alaaye while serving as a call to action for the empowerment of young women in STEM fields.
Babafemi commended the awardees for their brilliant performances and stressed the importance of fostering an inclusive educational environment that promotes gender equality. “Science and innovation are crucial to sustainable development.