Child actress Raihana Jimoh, known as Rai, recently took part in the 2026 Girl Child Day celebration. This event was organized by the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
Raihana is the daughter of award-winning director and screenwriter Abiodun Jimoh. She was chosen to open the speech session at the event, which took place on Monday, October 12, in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The young actress joined students from various schools in the state to mark the day. The focus of the celebration was on the development, empowerment, and welfare of the girl child.
Many dignitaries attended the event. Among them was the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, who is also an All Progressives Congress candidate for Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency.
Other notable attendees included Riskat Ogunfemi, a former member of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission and retired permanent secretary. Oluwatosin Oloko, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, was also present, along with Folusho Obeinu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
The celebration served as a platform for stakeholders and speakers, as well as participating schools. They discussed the importance of education, empowerment, and support for girls as they face the challenges of growing up.
For Raihana, this appearance was another step in her public life. Her acting career has made her a well-known figure at a young age. She is now extending her efforts beyond film and entertainment to address issues affecting children and young people.
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