*** Southwest Zonal coordinators also
Reported by Activist Mrs Temilola Odetola
The Builders and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), has inaugurated the executive members of the women wing of the association in Ondo state.
The association also inaugurated its Southwest zonal coordinators at the event with a commitment to upholding its objectives of assisting in the dissemination of government policies and programs, building a stronger force for securing government recognition, patronage and partnership.
The event which took place at Helena Hotel, ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo state was chaired by the national president, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed Jamiu who enjoined all the prospective inaugurants to be in unity and ready for work in the era of climate change that requires actions for sustainable development.
Jamiu said the association will embark on training and retraining of its members to only produce buildings, materials and clothings that would be climate change compliant.
According to him, It is established fact that history revolves around climate change but it cannot be complete without critically examinating the tools that would enhance the actions that would propel sustainable results.
“With the recent 2022 devastating flooding that took the country by storm he said the association is seeking support through a vibrant dynamic leadership to achieve the set objectives
“By so doing BACSAAN a legally incorporated body which is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission may have come up with robust tool for enhancing climate change in non-governmental sector.
An activist Mrs Temilola Odetola who is also the Ondo state BACSAAN Publicity Secretary said the robust tool is embedded in leadership of the association by promoting professionalism that will meet up with international standards.
“Professionals in BACSAAN consist of those who are into building, construction, art, craft and allied fields. The association’s objectives among others includes assisting in dissemination of government policies and programs, building a stronger force for securing government recognition, patronage and partnership.”The shoulder on whom this leadership lies belongs to the National President of the association, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed Jamiu who attended the innauguration with his entourage the inauguration of executive members of the association in Akure, Ondo state.”On his right hand of commitment and competency in leadership is Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode who is the National Women Leader of the association.”Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode popularly called “Iya gbogbo of Nigeria” (Mother of Nigeria) called for action that women should be ready for more innovations through training, exposure and access to good leadership which she promises to continue to give to all members.While felicitateing with the association, the Executive governor of Ondo state, His Excellency, Arakurin Rotimi Akeredolu represented by Barrister Felix Alonge, assured members of the association of support by the government of Ondo state.Barrister Oseni, M/D, Housing, Ondo state in his goodwill message of support for BACSAAN promised to be part of the transformational changes that may be required through his office to enhance climate change actions.
The government representative from National Orientation Agency, Ondo state, Mr Akinniranye Akintade stated categorically that his agency is ready to work with BACSAAN because they are prepared to embrace made in Nigeria goods.The southwest zonal coordinator, Mrs Elizabeth Olukemi Akinusi in her speech emphasised the need for women to come together as according to her will help achieve a lot.
To this effect, she urged all BACSAAN members to canvass for more membership.Other prominent dignitaries at the occasion were His Royal Majesty Oba Ambassador Rev. Luyi Rotimi, the Olujigba of Ijigba, Akure South local government area, Otunba Sylvester Ikuejamoye and Mr Adu were among the prominent personalities that graced the occasion.
APC Iyaloja General of Ondo state, BACSAAN local government women leaders, Iyalajes and Iyalojas of ondo state. Others include members of BACSAAN women in bread selling business and catering business.
The acceptance speech by the newly inaugurated ondo state BACSAAN women leader were words of gratitude to God and BACSAAN national chairman and national women leader for giving all the inaugurated executive the opportunity to serve in various capacities.
All BACSAAN members were asked to be actively involved in all BACSAAN programs.
The inauguration proper was carried out by Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode, the national women leader, the Ondo state BACSAAN Chairman, Engr Adesina Wahid and Barrister Catherine Ogunjebi, the FIDA Chairperson, Ondo state. During the ceremony, the Ondo state BACSAAN Executive members were decorated with scarf and bronches as symbols of distinction for excellence performance in office.
