2023 United Nations VAWG campaign: Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard holds community town hall conference in Ayede Ogbese
In commemoration of the United Nations 2023 16-days of activism against gender-based violence, Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard held a widely-acclaimed community town hall conference on Saturday 2nd December, 2023.
This exciting event was sequel to an earlier rally/freedom march and market sensitization events held to flag off the special United Nations observance on 25th November 2023.
As is the norm, the town hall conference was organized in royal pomp and pageantry at the Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese, on the mandate of HRM Alayeluwa Oba Ajibola Olaleye Oluyede, IseOluwa II, the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese -under the auspices of HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Oluyede, a globally-renowned Women/Human Rights activist.
At commencement, on introduction by High Chief Fajembimo, the Lisa of Ayede Ogbese, the Olus of the Alayede Kingdom took the stand with goodwill commentaries by HRH Babatunde Olasoji, Olu of Bolorunduro; HRH Funmilayo Olowokere, Regent of Agunla and HRH Chief Olanrewaju Omobomi, Olu of Boluwaduro.
The highlight of the conference was however the interactive discussion segment on the United Nations theme – ‘invest to prevent violence against women and girls’ which was excellently anchored by Mrs. Oyinade Olatunbosun, Chairperson, Int’l Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria (Ekiti).
This segment featured such distinguished personalities as Queen Naomi Silekunola whose down to earth, unpretentious address attracted loud, enthused ovations at every turn.
Subsequently, Hon. (Mrs.) Olamide Falana, Special Adviser to the Governor of Ondo State on Gender Affairs, took the stand with a speech which left indelible, enduring impressions on all and sundry.
Rousing entertainment was provided by the National Cultural Troupe (Ondo State) led by Ebenezer Ogunleye, whilst the programme per se was professionally compered by Christian Akpe.
This outstanding event -superbly coordinated by Mrs. Mabel Sunday, Ayede Ogbese Women Vanguard, Princess Fadekemi Nejo and Prince Adekunle Oluyede, will no doubt be remembered for many years to come.
