Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that the Nigerian women are the pivot of the nation and without a scintilla of doubt; Nigerian women are elemental to the development, growth, and greatness of the nation.
This was released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on the occasion of 2024 International Women’s Day.
The President affirms that in every discipline and field of human endeavor, the standout achievements of Nigerian women have become a testament to the resilience, strength, courage, and ingenuity of all women across the world, as well as a mark of their exceptional quality as emissaries of hope and possibilities.
He notes that the theme of 2024 International Women’s Day, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, fits well within his administration’s policy initiatives on educating and empowering women, not only through inclusion in governance, but also by ensuring that they remain relevant and unimpeachable voices in the development process across all sectors of the economy.
Tinubu states that his administration is focused on providing investments in educating the girl child, while fostering inclusive programmes and initiatives that bolster their active roles in the areas of knowledge, science, technology, research and innovation into the future.
He assures women that his administration will always prioritize their welfare, protect their rights, and advance their causes.
