Adebayo Adenrele
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Zone B has presented an Award of Excellence to the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi in recognition of her numerous efforts in liberating women and Girl-child in the society.
Vice President of the NUJ in the Zone, comrade Ronke Afebioye Samo, while decorating the Governor’s Wife, said that the Union recognized various efforts of Mrs Fayemi in championing the cause of women in the society.
Samo described the First Lady as a Mother who has touched the lives of everyone around her.
” Your impact on Girl Child, Women would not be forgotten in the state, you have indeed spread your wrappers to save many women in Ekiti state.” She stressed.
She lauded wife of the state governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi on her numerous efforts – instituting various programs and activities at empowering, mentoring,educating and promoting the interest of girl child.
She said the state would never forget her good works in the area of women emancipation, Girl-child Education and various actions taken on Violence against women.
She prayed for her as she bows out of the Government , that Almighty God will continue to keep her and her husband for greater years in life.
In her response, the Governor’s Wife appreciated the Zone B for the decoration and award given to her.
She expressed confidence that the incoming administration would continue to improve quality of life of the people through various programmes that could positively impact their lives and support the Union.