The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile-Idele has commended Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia for his effort towards enhancing women participation in politics.
The women leader stated this in Makurdi, the Benue State capital during the flagg off of the pilot scheme of “Project 774 Explode Initiative” for women in politics.
Alile-Idele in a statement issued Friday said the project’s primary objective was to enhance gender space in politics by ensuring that the APC’s female constituents are actively engaged in the political activities and decision-making processes.
She added that the initiative was a nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising and empowering women in politics across the 774 local government areas of the country.
Alile-Idele: “We commend the governor for providing opportunities for women to strive in his government. We also applaud his entrepreneurial support for women in the state.
“The unwavering support for the “Project 774 Explode” by the governor is an inspiration and will undoubtedly pave the way for a stronger, more vibrant, and empowered women’s community in Benue State.”
The National Women Leader also commended Alia for pioneering the project in the country and his commitment towards women’s empowerment in driving sustainable development.
Alile-Idele further decribed the governor’s commitment to the “Project 774 Explode Initiative” particular as a testament to his vision for a more inclusive and equitable Benue State.
She cited the provision of financial assistance to over 5,000 beneficiaries of the project in the 23 local government areas of Benue State by the state governor.
Alele-Idile highlighted that the governor’s efforts in creating an enabling environment for women in the state to thrive, both in the public and private sectors are worthy of emulation by other states Chief Executives in the interest of the teeming women populace in the country.
