Yuletide: Gov's wife admonishes drivers, commuters

Wife of OndoState Governor, Mrs. Olukemi Mimiko has advised motorists in the country to be cautious, especially as the yuletide season is approaching in order to avoid unnecessary carnage on the roads.She noted that there was nothing evil or special about the 'ember' months, except for the hustling and bustling created by the people and the unnecessary rush by drivers to make money which in many cases resulted in accidents.Mrs. Mimiko who made the plea at Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of the state at this month's edition of her meeting with women groups, also advised passengers to always caution drivers whenever they were over speeding, saying that, they should always be careful and patient and also avoid drinking alcohol while driving.She, however, appealed to women to take proper care of their health and also to understand the physiology of the body with a view to detecting the type of ailment that may occur and thereafter seek immediate medical remedy.She enjoined the participants of the programme to make use of the knowledge gained particularly the lecture titled 'Fibroid and its management' to better their lives and that of their entire families saying that the lecture had addressed issues such as what Fibroid is, types of Fibroid, how it can be identified, prevent and its management.'I wish to solicit for your continued prayers and support so that more dividends of democracy will continue to flow for the good of the generality of the people in the state', she said.Earlier, in her welcome address, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olayinka Alabi, commended the State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and his wife Mrs. Olukemi Mimiko for their Caring Heart programmes and for their numerous contributions to the lives of women, children and the entire citizenry of the state.According to her, 'Mr. Governor has shown to the world that political statements are not pack of lies but policy thrusts that can be faithfully kept and followed as demonstrated in all programmes and policies put in place to benefit the people of the state.'Alabi, therefore, appreciated the enormous contribution of wife of the governor to the success story of Mr. Governor, adding that Mrs. Mimiko championed the course of women and children in the state, most especially her charitable programme 'Maternal Pulse Foundation 'of assisting the needy.
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