Marilyn Okowa-Daramola

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Marilyn Okowa-Daramola is a lawyer, legislator, and advocate for girls’ and youth empowerment. Beginning her public service journey in 2019 as a Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Girl-Child Empowerment, she pioneered the Girls Entrepreneurship and Skills Training initiative with massive success, empowering 1,850 female entrepreneurs and impacting over 5,000 livelihoods.

She founded the Marilyn Okowa-Daramola Foundation, a nonprofit whose projects have combated poverty, fostered women’s entrepreneurship, promoted youth political engagement, and enhanced educational support. Notably, her annual back-to-school campaign and Market Women’s Outreach have empowered 3,300 children and 1,128 women, respectively.

Marilyn was elected into the Delta State House of Assembly in March 2023 and has so far sponsored two key bills to protect the rights of people with disabilities and the rights of children.

“As a visionary leader, my commitment to service is aptly captured by my slogan – Our People First.”