Epe Council Chairman Surah Animashaun Empowers 100 Girls

100 girls in Epe empowered with ₦50,000 each and educational materials.
Youths engaged in a 100 Days in Office dialogue with the Chairman.
APC State Youth Leader praised the Chairman’s leadership and youth-focused initiatives.

The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess, Dr.) Surah Olayemi Animashaun FHTI, on Monday, November 17, 2025, empowered 100 girls in Epe and held an extensive interactive session with the youths of the community as part of activities marking her 100 Days in Office in her second tenure.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the beneficiaries included in-school girls, out-of-school girls, and girls living with disabilities. Each received ₦50,000 and exercise books from the Chairman, who encouraged them to believe in their potential and pursue excellence.

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Speaking during the empowerment, she said, “If I, a woman, can attain the position of Executive Chairman, and being the first female Executive Chairman in the whole of Epe Division, you too can do better.

My achievement is a testament to the fact that being a girl child doesn’t limit you in life, but with focus, determination, dedication, hard work and perseverance, you can achieve all your aspiration.”

Addressing the youths, Dr. Animashaun appreciated their cordial relationship with her administration and urged constructive rather than destructive criticism, especially on social media.

She added, “We operate an open-door policy in this Local Government, therefore, you are free to walk into my office, lodge your complaint or submit a proposal on whatever you think should be done that is not yet considered.

And I can assure you, we will immediately get it done, if truly it is good for the betterment of the people of Epe and our development.”

The event was attended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Youth Leader, Dr. Seriki Muritala Ishola, alongside senior government aides including Hon. Tobi and Hon. Giwa Moore. Dr. Seriki commended the Chairman for her outstanding engagement with the youth.

He stated, “I must commend you, our amiable, reliable, responsible, responsive, energetic, pragmatic, hardworking, friendly and youth-loving Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, for the monumental development in Epe and all that you do to assist our youths to achieve their goals in life.

I thank you for having good relationship with them and for giving them the good platform to thrive.”

Dr. Seriki further urged the youths to continue supporting Dr. Animashaun and encouraged eligible citizens to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 elections.

He also advised under-aged attendees to deliver the same message to their parents and relatives.