The Wife of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, Kafayat, got a Global Exemplary Leadership Award from a non-governmental organization with headquarters in the United Kingdom, Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network, on Thursday night (GLOBALWIIN).
According to the NGO, she received the award in recognition of her humanitarian work and dedication to improving the lives of the general public, including her persistent efforts to promote the sexual and reproductive health of mothers, children, and adolescents, raise the standard of living for women and children, and promote gender equality.
Out of the 32 honorees chosen from around the world for the award in October 2021, Mrs. Oyetola was the only one from Nigeria.
She was given consideration for the award based on “her interventions and prompt response towards championing the betterment of women and girls; advancing the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to them; vigorous campaign against rape, sexual violence, abuse, and gender-based violence (GBV) in general; and in fact, leading a public campaign to end open defecation in the State.”