H.E Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, First Lady of Oyo state has urged girls child across the State to stay focus, dream big, work hard and avoid distractions from social media, drugs and peer pressure.
Speaking in Ibadan at a programme to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl Child with the theme: “Your vision and dreams for the future are Valued and achievable”, Mrs Makinde noted that a bright future lies in the vision and aspirations of girls themselves.
She underscores the importance of vision in achieving success, urging girls to stay focused on their education.
According to her, girls are the authors of their vision, dreams and future.
She emphasised that girls are not just leaders of tomorrow but today’s leaders, deserving every opportunity to thrive.
The Governor’s wife urged teachers, mentors, and parents to guide and encourage girls to believe in themselves.