A big meeting was held in Bariga to help people get ready for the local government election on Saturday. The meeting was all about helping a woman named Bukola Omope Adedeji. She is running to be the Chairperson of the Bariga Local Council, and she is part of the APC (All Progressives Congress) party.
Many women from the community came together to show their support for her. They want to help her win so she can make Bariga a better place for everyone.
Governor’s Wife Sends a Message
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, was part of the event. She could not come in person, but she sent someone to speak for her. Her name is Dr. Grace Igbokwe, a member of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO). Dr. Igbokwe said women are very important when it comes to choosing leaders. She said Bukola Adedeji has worked hard in the past and will do a great job if she is elected.
What the Chairman Said
The Chairman of Bariga, Mr. Kolade Alabi, was at the event too. He told the women to stay active in politics and help Adedeji win. He said she is a hard worker and has been very helpful in his team.
Many Women Came to the Event
The event was full of women from different places and jobs. Some were market women, some were widows, and others were workers at the council. There were also members of Community Development Associations. The meeting had fun and helpful talks to teach the women why it’s good to vote and take part in the APC election.
Bukola Adedeji Shares Her Plans
Bukola Adedeji, the woman running for office, spoke at the event. She said if she wins, she will do many good things for the people in Bariga. She wants to:
- Help schools get better
- Improve health care for families
- Give women chances to earn money and learn new skills
She also said she will focus on helping women and children because they are very important in the community.
What Other Leaders Said
The wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, also came to the event. She said Adedeji is a good and hard-working woman. Even though the royal family doesn’t take sides in politics, she wanted everyone to know that good leaders like Adedeji should be supported.
Other important people who were there include:
- Lagos APC Women Leader, Jumoke Okoya-Thomas
- A leader from the National Population Commission, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye
- Bariga’s Vice Chairman, Adeola Kuponiyi
- Leader of the Bariga Legislative Council, Temitope Okanlawon
- Lagos lawmakers from Somolu, Orekoya, and Olufemi Apata
- APC State Financial Secretary, Doyin Banjo
- Bariga APC Chairman, Akin Mejolagbe
- Eight other people are running for council seats in the APC
Conclusion
The event in Bariga was a big moment for women in politics. Everyone came together to show that women can be strong leaders too. Bukola Adedeji and her team from the APC party are hoping to win the election so they can make Bariga better for families, especially women and children.
References
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