Hon. Seye Gbaroye Celebrates Women on International Women’s Day

By Afolabi Akinfenwa

In commemoration of International Women’s Day celebrated globally on March 8, Hon. Seye Gbaroye, an aspirant for the Egbeda-Ona Ara Federal Constituency, has extended warm greetings and appreciation to women for their immense contributions to society.

In a statement released to newsmen, Hon. Gbaroye praised the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across communities, noting that their roles in families, businesses, leadership, and nation building remain invaluable.

According to him, women continue to shape the future through their determination, creativity, and commitment to progress. He emphasized that empowering women and creating opportunities for them to thrive should remain a priority for leaders and society at large.

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. Their dedication to building stronger homes, communities, and institutions deserves recognition and support, he stated.

Hon. Gbaroye also reaffirmed his commitment to promoting policies and initiatives that will encourage gender inclusion, support women’s development, and ensure that women have a stronger voice in governance and decision making.

The aspirant concluded by wishing all women a joyful and fulfilling International Women’s Day celebration, reaffirming that “Omo ‘Wa Cares” and remains committed to supporting initiatives that empower women and strengthen the community.

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