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EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR LEADERSHIP: EKITI POLY WITED CELEBRATES 2025 WEEK IN GRAND STYLE 

 

The Women in Technical Education and Development (WITED), Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and leadership as it celebrated its 2025 Week on Tuesday, 4th, and Wednesday, 5th November, 2025. The colourful two-day event had as its theme, “Empowering Women for Inclusion in Leadership.”

Declaring the event open, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Sunday Osinkolu Ajeigbe, lauded the efforts of WITED in promoting gender balance and inclusion in technical education. He noted that institutions thrive when women are given fair opportunities to lead, contribute, and participate in decision-making processes.

The Chapter Coordinator, Mrs. Abimbola Bankole, in her welcome address, appreciated the Management of the Polytechnic for its unwavering support toward the activities of WITED. She charged women to continue equipping themselves with relevant skills and knowledge that would position them for leadership roles within and beyond the Polytechnic community.

Day One of the celebration featured a variety of sports activities and skills acquisition sessions, where members and participants engaged in fitness exercises, vocational trainings, and creative exhibitions aimed at promoting physical well-being and self-reliance among women.

The second day was intellectually stimulating as it featured competitions among secondary school students, who showcased their brilliance and creativity in debates, after which prizes were presented to outstanding participants.

The highlight of the day was the lecture sessions by distinguished keynote speakers.
Dr. Omolola Ajayi delivered an insightful paper on “Women’s Health and Wellness: Navigating the Menopause Transition,” where she enlightened participants on the importance of self-care, balanced nutrition, and emotional stability during the menopause phase.

Also, Dr. Karter Grace Oluwatoyin spoke on “Accelerating Actions for Gender Equality in Leadership,” challenging women to break barriers and take bold steps toward occupying leadership positions across all spheres of influence.

The event ended on a high note with a resounding call for collective efforts in fostering gender inclusion, equity, and leadership opportunities for women in technical and vocational education.

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