By: Olu Kay
As the world marks International Day for the Girl Child 2020 today, the wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has called on interest groups, stakeholders and philanthropists across the globe to give opportunities to girls and discourage biases against the girl child
Mrs Akeredolu gave this call today while addressing the media on the occasion of International Day for Girl Child in Owo.
In a statement signed by her Special Adviser on Media, Oluwatobi Fademi noted that the present administration in the state has deliberately created a secured and inspiring environment for unlocking the potentials of young Nigerian girls through the introduction of BEMORE Summer boot camp for Girls.
She said, BEMORE initiative has placed the girls in a vantage position, as it exposes the girl child to what is described as the University of life.
She noted, "We are, through the BEMORE initiative, building the next generation of female technology leaders in Ondo State, and I can assure you that the impact would be felt in years to come. As at today, over 1000 girls have been trained through the BEMORE initiative.
"The United Nations Human Rights Experts have highlighted the vulnerabilities of girls in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and called on Governments to unlock young girls' potential, so we are also calling on stakeholders, philanthropists and interest groups to invest in the betterment of the girl child by supporting the girls and discouraging biases against them."
While noting that Ondo State Government has done exceedingly well in improving on the status of girls in the state, Mrs. Akeredolu assured that Government will continue to fulfill its promises in favour of the girl child, take necessary steps towards promoting equal rights and ensure that girls achieve their full potentials.
Mrs Akeredolu however urged girls to eschew social vices capable of obstructing their career development and relevance in the society.
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