The spirit of Empathy, kindness, compassion and sacrifice among others
have been identified as some of the attributes Nigerians should
possess to be useful citizens of the society.
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji stated this in Ado
Ekiti at a book review entitled “Where is your rapper” organized by
The Book Club at Peace House in commemoration of this year’s
international women’s day.
The Governor’s wife who explained that Women’s rapper were personal
possessions that could be used in helping the needy, noted that no
matter how little, people should always be of assistance to their
fellow human being.
She eulogies the author of ‘Where is your rapper” saying that the
book is colourful, attractive with content validity as it teaches
moral, love and caring for others.
The Author of the book and immediate past Ekiti Governor’s wife, Erelu
Bisi Fayemi said being helpful to the society could be more rewarding
than amassing personal wealth.
She said the book which has eighty- nine poems and essays, also dwells
on how women could be free to use their potentials to pursue future
goals irrespective of their ambitions.
The convener of the programme, founder of The Book Club at Peace House
and immediate past Head of Service, Mrs peju Babafemi who advocated
compassion, care for one another and love as factors that could make
the society better, urged women to strive to overcome all limitations
towards attaining greatness.
In their good will messages,
The chairman coalition of Ekiti civil society organization, Professor
Chris Oluwadare, the permanent Secretary Ministry of women affairs and
social Development Mrs Sola Adeluyi, said the programme would go a
long way to restored the extincted reading culture especially among
girls and women if organised on regular basis.
They enjoined the women to leverage on the opportunity provided by the
club, nothing that only an informed mind could ensure rightful
decision.
Also in their remarks, the Special Adviser on Education, Science and
Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye, President Court of Appeal Ado Ekiti,
Justice Olutoyin Abodunde and the Secretary to the state government,
Alhaja Abibat Adubiaro
reiterated government commitment to advancing gender equality and
creating a world where women can fully participate and benefit from
the opportunities that technology and innovation present.
The event was also attended by the Speaker Ekiti State House of
Assembly, Rt. Hon Olubunmi Adelugba, Permanent Secretaries, top
government functionaries, students, among others.
