Ooni seeks leadership role for women in societal development

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has raised the need for women to be given a pride of place in the country.

The traditional ruler of Ife and Arole of Oodua said, “women shouldn’t be categorised as weaker sex. We should encourage them to play pivotal roles in developing the society.”The Ooni spoke yesterday at the media briefing to usher in the second season of Queen Moremi The Musical in Lagos.The monarch stressed that “there is need to nurture them and let them take leadership role in the society.”

While stressing that they should be supported and encouraged to add value to the society, Ooni added: “women are the best things God has created… They give back everything you give them in multiples.”