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Progressive Women honor Gov Abdulrazaq with award at maiden conference

The Progressive Women conference, aimed at converging progressive women from the 36 states of the federation and FCT, would be presenting an award of excellence, to Governor Abdulrazaq, in respect of his allegiant support and contribution towards women political inclusivity in Nigeria.

The conference which is aimed at charting a way forward on the role of women in the All Progressives Congress, APC, in governance and process, would have in attendance, the Governor of Kwara state, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, as Special Guest of honor, at its maiden conference.

These was contained in a statement signed by Hon Stella Erhuvwu Okotete, member, Caretaker Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC (Women Representative).

The conference according to the statement would have in attendance, His Excellency, President Mohammad Buhari and Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will be the official launching of the ‘ Progressive Women Academy.

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