SWS Highlights Women Empowerment, Anti-GBV Campaigns in Ekiti.

SWS Highlights Women Empowerment, Anti-GBV Campaigns in Ekiti.

The Ekiti State Chapter of the Stand Up for Women Society (SWS) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare, empowerment, and protection of women and girls through sustained advocacy, public enlightenment campaigns, and strategic partnerships across the state. 

These remarkable achievements have been recorded under the visionary leadership of the International President of the Society, Barr. (Mrs.) Abosede Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, whose administration has ushered in an unprecedented era of impactful programmes and initiatives aimed at advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls.

Barr. (Mrs) Abosede Deborah Ijadele - Adetona,the International President of Stand-up for Women Society (SWS)

The State Chairperson of the association, Lib. Adewumi Bade-Gboyega, and the State Secretary, Lib. Helen Akomolafe, made this known in a statement issued by the organisation's Public Relations Officer, Lib. (Chief) Bimbo Yusuf.

Princess (Lib.) Adewumi Bade -Gboyega, the Ekiti State Chairperson of Standup for Women Society (SWS).

According to the statement, the chapter has carried out several impactful activities aimed at advancing the rights and well-being of women in Ekiti State.

The organisation disclosed that it held its monthly online meeting on November 17, 2025, to review its programmes and strengthen members' participation in its activities.

As part of activities marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the chapter, in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, organised an advocacy walk on December 9, 2025, to campaign against gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and the abuse of the girl-child.

The statement added that the society also combined its December monthly meeting with its end-of-year thanksgiving service held on December 17, 2025, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Housing Estate, Oke-Ila, Ado Ekiti.

The chapter also honoured two deceased elderly members by attending their burial ceremonies on December 11 and 12, 2025, respectively.

It further stated that the organisation participated in the inaugural meeting of the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat, Okebareke, Old Governor's Office, Ado Ekiti.

In continuation of its advocacy against harmful traditional practices, members of the chapter commemorated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation at Harding Model College, where they sensitised students and stakeholders on the dangers of the practice.

The organisation also welcomed three new members into its fold. They are Mrs. Akinwale Adenike, Mrs. Ogundana Funmi and Mrs. Ayetan, while members were commended for the prompt payment of their monthly dues.

According to the statement, members of the Ekiti State chapter joined other South-West chapters to witness the investiture of the Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adebayo Adeagbo, as the South-West Patron of the Stand Up for Women Society on February 7, 2026.

The chapter also paid an advocacy visit to the President of the Court of Appeal in Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Oluwatoyin Bodunde, on February 26, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders in the promotion of justice and women's rights.

Similarly, members joined their counterparts across Nigeria at the investiture of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as the Grand Patron of the Stand Up for Women Society International on March 1, 2026.

The statement further revealed that the State Chairperson, Lib. Adewumi Bade-Gboyega, and the State Secretary, Lib. Helen Akomolafe, paid an advocacy visit to Olori Olubunmi Priscilla Ogunwusi in Ado Ekiti on March 3, 2026, as part of the organisation's ongoing engagement with traditional institutions and key stakeholders.

The Ekiti State chapter reiterated its resolve to continue championing programmes that promote gender equality, protect the rights of women and girls, and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the state.