Ondo govt to convene women leaders for capacity-building workshop

The Ondo State Government is set to bring together female permanent secretaries, heads of government agencies and parastatals, political leaders and women-led non-governmental organisations for a one-day capacity-building workshop and retreat.

The programme, organised by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Nibanola Motherland Resort and Golf, along the Ondo-Ore Road, Igbado, Ondo City.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, who disclosed this in Akure, the state capital, said the workshop was designed to strengthen the capacity of women in leadership and strategic positions.

According to her, the retreat is also to promote experience-sharing and foster collaboration in advancing the interests of women in the state.

She said the programme, themed “Our Ease: An Appraisal of Unity of Purpose”, would provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on their collective contributions to the development of women and society.

According to her, the gathering would go beyond formal capacity building, as it would also create opportunities for networking, social interaction and recreation among women leaders.

Osamaye said the initiative was part of the ministry’s efforts to build stronger partnerships among women leaders and ensure that women remained active participants in the development of Ondo State.

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She explained that the gathering would go beyond formal capacity building, providing participants with opportunities for networking, social interaction and recreation.

She appreciated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his commitment to women’s development in the state while also commending the governor’s wife, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, for her motherly roles and support for women-focused initiatives.

The commissioner said the workshop was expected to strengthen relationships among women in government, political organisations, NGOs and other strategic groups.

She added that the programme would feature a cocktail dinner on Tuesday, while participants would engage in mountain hiking and other outdoor activities at the resort on Wednesday, September 9.

She, however, said participation in the workshop is subject to confirmed registration and will provide an avenue for participants to examine their collective contributions to the advancement of women and society.