By Mercy Akuba
Women of Emodu-Ogunmwenyin village in Edo State have called on the state government to urgently provide essential amenities, including a primary healthcare centre, a functional market, and accessible road infrastructure in their community.
The appeal was made during a visit by the National Coordinator of Rural Women Mobilization for Empowerment, Comrade Anita Ehrehi, and her team.
Speaking with The Crusaders Voice, the women expressed deep concern over the hardships they face, particularly in accessing healthcare and markets located in distant communities.
They noted that the situation becomes more critical during emergencies, as poor road conditions further limit timely access to medical services.
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According to them, the provision of these basic amenities would significantly improve their quality of life and ease the burden on residents.
In her remarks, Comrade Anita Erhenhi-Okunkpolor acknowledged that the community’s requests are both valid and achievable.
She assured the women that, as a media professional, she would leverage her platform to draw the attention of the government to their pressing needs.
She further explained that her organization focuses on grassroots engagement, empowering rural women through initiatives such as health screenings, mentorship programmes, and business grants.
Comrade Erhenhi-Okunkpolor emphasized that the Rural Women Mobilization for Empowerment is a non-political, social development organization committed to improving the welfare and economic capacity of women in rural communities.
She also reassured the women of the organization’s continued support in contributing to their overall wellbeing.