The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has empowered 100 women across the eight (8) wards of the local government council area of the state.

Speaking at the presentation of empowerment items at the council secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, the Chairperson stressed that no woman should be left behind in the collective journey towards inclusive national development, adding that the empowerment would continue to serve as a beacon of growth and opportunity for women.

Princess Animashaun, who was represented by the vice Chairman, Hon. Sikiru Owolomoshe said the initiative covered grants and soft cash interventions designed to help women start or scale up small and medium-sized businesses, thereby contributing positively to the economy.

The empowerment items distributed included deep coolers, cartons of soft drinks, umbrellas, and many others to support businesses, alongside financial backing provided by the council Chairperson,  Princess Animashaun.

The Chairman disclosed that the local government council under her watch had directly impacted more than 20,000 women and families.

“Since inception of my administration, the council has impacted over 20,000 women, by our calculation, the number is still growing day by day,” she said.

The Chairman further noted that her administration’s initiative also focused on agricultural empowerment through the distribution of seedlings, farm inputs, and capacity-building support to boost food production.

In his remarks, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), of the council area, Comrade Toyin Gbadamosi, said the initiative would continue to make women economically viable and independent, thereby enabling them to fulfil their potential.

On behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Folashade Agbaje and Mrs. Sekinat Bashir applauded the council chairperson for the kind gesture, promising to make use of the item judiciously and prudently.