Advocacy For Women With Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) Ekiti Chapter has appointed His Royal Majesty Oba David Sunday Awe Akingbade, The Apeju of Ilupeju Ekiti as the patron.
The appointment was made during a visit of AWWDI Team to the palace of the royal father on Tuesday 19 September, 2023.
The team of AWWDI Welead Hivos project led by her national coordinator, Princess Bilikisu Yakubu stated the need for traditional leaders to be at the forefront of the campaign for the Sexual And Reproductive Health Rights of Women With Disabilities.
Princess Bilikisu described the royal father as one who is passionate about the plights of persons with disabilities which informed his choice as a patron to AWWDI and Welead Hivos Project.
She seek the support of traditional institution of the community towards the success of the project.
The royal father in his response expressed joy for choice of his domain as part of the project coverage.
He accepted to be a patron to AWWDI and pledged his support towards ensuring a successful project in Ekiti State.
Meanwhile, AWWDI trained their women on project implementation and engagement of rightholders, stakeholders and duty bearers.
The training was attended by the permanent secretary of the ministry of health and Ekiti state health board.
