A coalition of non-governmental women's group under the auspices of Oyo Women Arise for Development (OWAD), has congratulated the wife of the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi (JP), on her recent award as the Allure First Lady of the year at the weekend, stating that it is a well-deserved honour and recognition for hard work

The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Chief (Mrs.) Treasure Adeola Babalola, stated that a look at the activities of Mrs. Ajimobi is a challenge to other women in the State to also take up the responsibility of bettering the lives of people, adding that it could not have been otherwise.

“The award is well deserved for a woman of substance whose passion is not aimed at amassing wealth but in making life better for the less privileged through her various initiatives like the Educate

A Rural Child (ERC), the Access to Basic medical Care (ABC) and the Clinic for the aged among others

“The organizers of the award have succeeded in proving that recognition is not only about money but also on hard work and service to humanity which Mrs. Ajimobi is known for. We wish to call on women in Oyo state especially wives of public office holders to emulate the good deeds of Mrs. Ajimobi (JP)”

According to the statement, the myriad of projects initiated by the governor's wife for Oyo state people is worthy of emulation

"A look at the activities of Mrs. Ajimobi through her Access to Basic Medical Care (ABC) Foundation and the Educate a Rural Child (ERC) reveals that she is a mother and a visioner who will leave behind a lasting legacy

"It is obvious that she is not paying lip service to her commitment to bringing improvement in the lives of the Oyo State people. If other women are like her, Oyo state will soar higher than it has been doing"

The group called on people to join hands with Mrs. Ajimobi in a partnership that will further bring the dividends of democracy to the people of doors of the Oyo people and concluded that if women emulate her deeds, the state will easily have a pride of place among other states of the federation