Edo APC guber candidate pledges to empower women, youth
By Onwe Wisdom
The Edo State APC governorship candidate, Amb. Dr. Odion Cedrack Okpebholo, has pledged to accord top priority to the empowerment of women and youths if elected.
A statement by his media consultant, Jimoh Ogirima, said on Friday in Abuja that for Nigeria to achieve sustainable progress, women must have unfettered access to opportunities.
According to him, a more inclusive and equitable society should also include the culture of giving women seats at the decision-making level.
He said: “ That is why we have included women’s programmes among the top priorities of our campaign manifesto.”
The candidate was quoted as saying that his manifesto had sought to empower women as key players in the economy and governance.
“We shall also provide free antenatal care for expectant mothers and advocate for six months of paid maternity leave in the private sector,” Dr. Okpebholo added.
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