The need for unity and women empowerment took centre stage at the 8th South-East Yagba Women’s Day held at Takete-Isao in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The event, organised by the Women Wing of the South-East Yagba Development Association (SEYDA), had as its theme: “Empowering Women: Securing Our Communities.”
The 2026 edition featured fundraising for a N30 million Women and Girl-Child Empowerment Project.
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In his message to the ceremony, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olushola Enikanolaye, described the group as a pacesetter in the unity and development of the district.
Represented by the immediate past President of the body, Chief Ebun Joel, the Minister said government was aware of challenges of unemployment, rural poverty, insecurity and poor access to health and education, and that efforts were being made to address them.
The Chairman of the occasion, Engineer Kayode Adegbayo, represented by Mr. Adebanjo Fabola, commended the women for their programmes, describing them as a formidable group worthy of emulation.
The Olukotun of Ife-Olukotun, Oba Mohammed Shuaib, appealed to well-meaning sons and daughters of South-East Yagba to support the association to enable it do more.
Earlier, President of SEYDA Women Wing, Mrs. Iyabode Bodunde Ojo, emphasized unity in the district and called for more empowerment opportunities for women. She paid tribute to the founders of the association and promised to consolidate on their achievements.
Highlights of the event included free medical outreach for members, fundraising/launching and presentation of awards to deserving personalities.
