As food prices continue to soar in Nigeria, the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Odundayo Clement Adebooye, said Africa’s most populous country cannot escape this challenge only if it is in the interests of women. Women farmers, sellers and producers are interested. included in national policy.
The donation was revealed on Thursday during the opening ceremony of Osun State University’s 2023 Women’s Day, held at Olagunsoye Oyinlola Uditorium, Osogbo Main Campus.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that it seems that female farmers are pro-Nigerian and their interest is not included in the national plan.
Speaking about previous agricultural development policies in Nigeria, Prof. Adebooye points out that policies have failed to achieve the desired goal that “because we have forgotten the key role of dynamism, resource poverty and voice. “Let women’s voices be heard in agriculture and you will see the change immediately,” he suggested.
“I consider our women to be superheroes who deserve to be celebrated and recognized. I feel the need to continue to encourage them and always protect them from any form of hurt, abuse or harassment. tangled.
“I see a need to strengthen women’s empowerment through strong education at all levels and skills building,” said VC.
Furthermore, in his lecture on the topic “Perceiving Equity”, Professor Olabisi Aina emphasized the need for men to help women realize their potential. The sociology professor emphasized that women should not compete with men, but should have an equal chance of fighting.
