FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE{August 27, 2024
WIMBIZ Honors Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu For Exceptional Leadership in Promoting Inclusiveness and Women EmpowermentWomen in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to present him with an Award in recognition of his deliberate and impactful efforts toward promoting inclusiveness and advancing women empowerment in his administration.
The award celebrates the Governor’s commitment to creating a gender-inclusive government, as evidenced by several key achievements:- 10 women in the State’s Cabinet, representing 23% of the cabinet.- 50% of Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State are women- Lagos State has more female judges than their male counterparts-
Numerous government agencies and parastatals are headed by women.- Women are major beneficiaries of various interventions by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the Ministry of Wealth Creation, and the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment.
The visit was led by Bisi Adeyemi, Chairman of the WIMBIZ Board of Trustees, who highlighted the purpose of the visit—to honor and recognize Governor Sanwo-Olu for his outstanding contributions to gender inclusivity. She also emphasized the longstanding impact of WIMBIZ over the past 23 years, noting the organization’s four key pillars: Inspire, Empower, Advocate, and Connect.
In his remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his gratitude, stating, “I’ve known WIMBIZ for over 20 years, and I have witnessed its remarkable growth. WIMBIZ has earned a respected place in both the corporate and public sectors.” He also recalled being invited to speak at the WIMBIZ Annual Conference in the past year, underscoring the strong relationship between the state and the organization.
Governor Sanwo-Olu further emphasized the importance of gender appreciation, noting that inclusivity is at the heart of Lagos State’s policies and practices and that it is not just about gender but about putting competent women. “Lagos State is not only for He/She but also for all,” he affirmed.
Representing the Lagos State Government at the courtesy visit were:
1. Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat – Deputy Governor
2. Mrs. Folasa BBde Ambrose-Medebem – Hon. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade, and Commerce3. Mrs. Bolaji Dada – Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA)4. Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola – Permanent Secretary (PSO)5. Mr. Kamar Olowoshago – Permanent Secretary (Lands)6. Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun – Permanent Secretary (Establishment)7. Mrs. Ololade Ajetunmobi – Executive Secretary (LUAC)8. Mrs. Hauwa Adeeyo – Senior Special Assistant (Commerce)The WIMBIZ delegation included:1. Bisi Adeyemi – Chairman, Board of Trustees, WIMBIZ2. Bunmi Aboderin-Talabi – Member, Board of Trustees, WIMBIZ3. Osayi Alile – Member, Board of Trustees, WIMBIZ4. Omowunmi Akingbohungbe – Executive Director, WIMBIZ5. Yinka Morgan – Life Member, WIMBIZ6. Opeyemi Obembe – Social Media Officer, WIMBIZWIMBIZ remains committed to its mission of inspiring and empowering women to achieve leadership roles in management, business, and public service, while also advocating for gender parity across all sectors. The organization is proud to recognize Governor Sanwo-Olu’s efforts and looks forward to continued collaboration in advancing the cause of women’s empowerment in Lagos State and beyond.ABOUT WIMBIZWIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business, and Public Service) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting women in leadership roles. WIMBIZ is of African roots with a global perspective of connecting and inspiring women across the globe to catalyze their growth to leadership positions and contribution to nation building. With a history spanning 23 years, WIMBIZ has implemented various programs that inspire, empower, and advocate for greater representation of women in both the public and private sectors. We have a global network of over 2,571 accomplished women who contribute to their initiatives in management, business, and public service. WIMBIZ collaborates with reputable domestic and international organizations to deliver impactful programs, positively influencing over 330,493 women to excel in their careers and businesses.Kindly contact:WIMBIZ Communications Teamcommunications@wimbiz.org+234 810 639 6789