The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader for Lagos State, Alhaja Rofiat Iyabosola Eletu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, today. The visit reaffirmed the commitment of Lagos women to the current administration’s developmental programs.
During the meeting at the State House, Alhaja Eletu expressed deep appreciation for the First Lady’s ongoing initiatives and formally pledged the unwavering support of the party’s female wing across all senatorial districts. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Eletu highlighted the urgent need for targeted empowerment programs, particularly for women at the local government level. She noted that many women leaders face economic challenges that hinder their ability to serve effectively within their communities.
“Many of our women leaders currently lack specific businesses or employment. We know the First Lady is already doing a lot, but we are requesting more support during this tenure to ensure these women have the means to sustain themselves and their families. Empowerment is essential and very important,” she stated.
A key highlight of the meeting was the Women Leader’s appeal for more direct interaction between the First Lady and the Local Government Area (LGA) women leaders. She noted that previous attempts to facilitate such visits over the last five years had been unsuccessful due to demanding state schedules. “I would be pleased if you can allow the LGA women leaders, once fully in place, to pay a courtesy visit to you,” she appealed. She emphasized the importance of connecting with the Mother of the State to feel inspired and included in the vision for a greater Lagos. She urged the First Lady to continue her role as a passionate leader for the women of the state, stressing that an idle hand is a devil’s workshop and that economic engagement remains the best tool for social stability.
In a comprehensive and warm response, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Sanwo-Olu, welcomed the new leadership while laying out a clear roadmap for partnership centered on health, civic duty, and grassroots mobilization. Addressing the delegation, the First Lady emphasized that leadership is a call to service, urging the women to build upon the legacies of those who came before them.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu highlighted several key initiatives, particularly those championed by the Office of the First Lady and partners like the Renewed Hope Initiative. She placed a strong emphasis on environmental sanitation, a tradition she noted has been consistent since 1999. “It is not easy to wake up early, but we must keep Lagos clean. We invite you to join our environmental sanitation efforts starting this Saturday at the State House. We want to see our women play their roles as leaders by example,” the First Lady remarked.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu stressed that shouting APC is not enough without the power of the ballot. She expressed concern over low voter turnout and the lack of registration among the youth. “We must use every strategy to ensure our people register now that the portal is open. We must teach our children the importance of voting early, just as it is done in other regions, so they are not discouraged by the challenges of election day.”
Dr. Sanwo-Olu also introduced the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) and requested a formal timetable of the Women Leader’s programs to identify specific areas where her office can provide the most impactful support.
