Day 1 of the fascinating three-day constituency outreach organised by Hon Kafilat Ogbara, member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, kicked off with widespread acclaim. The event themed, “Advancing Women Political Participation/Representation,” held at the Oloworo Palace in Oworo, Kosofe Local Government Area.
In her opening address, Hon Ogbara emphasized the critical need for increased female participation in politics. She urged women to step forward and engage actively in the political process, stressing the importance of retaining female representation in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A standout moment of the outreach was the business empowerment initiative, where Hon Ogbara distributed N200,000 each to every registered and accredited woman present at the event. This significant financial support was aimed at fostering economic independence and encouraging entrepreneurial ventures among the female participants.
The programme witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with many constituents expressing their gratitude and support.
“This kind of empowerment is unprecedented in Kosofe Federal Constituency,” said a local resident.
“Honourable Ogbara’s initiative has set a new standard for political engagement and support for women in our community.”
The outreach also included various workshops and discussions focused on enhancing women’s roles in politics and governance.
The event concluded with a series of prayers and blessings from the local community, who praised Hon Ogbara for her dedication and innovative approach to empowering women.
Overall, the outreach has been hailed as a groundbreaking effort to foster greater political participation among women and strengthen their representation at various levels of government.
