The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate of in Lagos State, Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to ensure full empowerment and integration of women in the decision-making positions of the state, if voted into power.
He made the pledge on Thursday in Lagos at an interactive session organised by the Office of the APC Women Leader in Lagos.
The interactive session attracted women professionals, entrepreneurs, academics and opinion leaders across the state, had the theme ‘Enabling, Empowering and Promoting Women: Our Pact’.
He said that without women participation in public discourse or the decision-making process, it would be difficult for the state to achieve sustainable development.
“If we are voted into power, we will make sure that key ministries such as finance, economic and budget planning, even the Secretary to the state government are supervised by women.
“Women will also take up prominent positions in our cabinet to support and prompt us to deliver efficiently.
“I believe that women are trustworthy, capable and competent, and they can make positive impact for the benefit of all,” Sanwo-Olu said
The candidate also promised to procure two Linear Accelerator machines to reduce the burden of cancer among women.
Previously, Ms Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, APC Women Leader address, she said that the session would give the participants the opportunity to assess the APC candidate and scrutinise his programmes and policies.
She indicates that career women are important to the state as the drivers of the economic and social fabrics of the Southwest.