A new Non-Governmental Organisation, Inclusive Pathway Development Initiative IPADEV, has been launched in Ekiti State to drive social transformation and promote inclusivity, equality, and social justice.
Speaking at the launch, Founder, Dr. Margaret Fagboyo explained that IPADEV aims to support initiatives that challenge harmful social norms, promote behavioural change, and foster a culture of inclusivity, equality, and social justice.
Dr Fagboyo lamented how poverty, unemployment and lack of access to quality healthcare, education, marginalized voices particularly women, young people, and persons with disabilities struggling to be heard and represented in decision-making spaces.
The Founder said such gave birth to IPADEV With a focus on sustainable development, social justice, and human empowerment poised to make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s journey toward a brighter future.
Dr Fagboyo said the Non Governmental Organisation would focus on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, Social Justice and Human Rights, Community Empowerment and Inclusive Development.
Dr Fagboyo listed Inclusivity, Integrity, empowerment, Social Justice, Collaboration, Accountability and Respect as the core values of IPADEV.
According to her, IPadev will be guided by a diverse Board of Trustees with expertise to steer the organisation towards impact and sustainability. Members include Mr. Adesina Fagbenro-Byron, Mrs. Abiodun Essiet, Mrs. Olamide Juliana Falana, Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba, Mr. Dominion Dolapo Fagboyo, and Ms. Samuel Ruth Chadi as Secretary.
In their remarks, Vice Chancellor, Bamidele Olumilua University, Ikere Ekiti, Professor Victor Adeoluwa, a member of the EKiti State House of Assembly, Mrs Iyabo Okiemen and Executive Director of NIGWAD, Mrs Abimbola Aladejare-Salako commended Dr Fagboyo for coming up with the initiative to contribute to human and society development, saying such initiative would further complement the efforts of government.
