Kafayat Oyetola

Kafayat Oyetola (born 2 April 1960) is a Nigerian humanitarian, philanthropist, and wife of Gboyega Oyetola, the ninth governor of Osun State, Nigeria.

Kafayat Oyeola in 2020

Quotes

• Governance exposes you. I am a shy person but despite that, I have to be seeing people, whether I like them or not. I must speak with them. Even your enemies you have to make friends with them. This has been one of the greatest lessons I have learnt.
  • Kafayat Oyetola talked about Government Punch
• When we talk about gender-based violence, we should not limit our attention to rape and sexual violence alone. Let us look at every other harmful activities that make our women incapable of living a dignified and fulfilling life. We mothers have a great role to play in fighting this social menace. GBV is not a natural disaster. It is a social crisis that emanates from wrong and dysfunctional orientation.

• • Kafayat Oyetola spoke about GBV Vanguard
• The agriculture sector has always been the main pillar for the sustenance of humanity in history. There used to be a time when our nation took the front position in this. It is commendable that we are beginning to witness an upsurge again. It is particularly gladdening that more and more women are embracing farming both as vocation and profession.
  • Kafayat Oyetola during her empowerment Independent
• I thank our mothers for the extra-ordinary job they are doing in ensuring the safety and welfare of the children. The job has been made more hectic with the lockdown in the first wave of the pandemic. Let us continue to intensify the care and training of our children. We must ensure we properly supervise their academic activities when they are home. To the children, I urge all of you to be of good behaviour. Shun every form of vices and behaviour that is criminal. I urge you to concentrate on your learning, be it online or in-person
  • Kafayat Oyetola encouraged mothers to take care of their children Vanguard
• We want every household, every public place to have decent and safe toilets across our state. This is a task on which we shall enlist all stakeholders. The benefits are just too numerous if we stop open defecation and use toilets
  • Kafayat Oyetola talked about Cleanliness Daily trust
• The best of life is the best of support and assistance which one gives to the people in need. I, therefore, call on governmental and non-governmental organisations to come and partner with my NGO for the soul essence of putting smiles on the faces of these people. Giving a helping hand to the people in need is a sure way of uplifting their spirits. We must be committed to this and other philanthropic ideals in Osun state and Nigeria as a whole.
  • [https://tribuneonlineng.com/wife-of-osun-governor-distributes-cash-food-items-to-widows-and-less-privileged/ Kafayat Oyetola spoke about

giving support and assistance] Tribune Online

Quotes about Kafayat Oyetola

• the award was in recognition of her humanitarian services and commitment to impacting lives, including her consistent efforts in advocating maternal, child and adolescent sexual and reproductive health, enhancing the standard of living of women and children as well as creating gender equality.
  • Society club's statement when presenting award to Kafayat Oyetola Punch