President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration is committed to prioritising women’s welfare and protecting their rights.
Tinubu acknowledged the role of women in nation-building in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale in commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024.
He emphasised that Nigerian women are unquestionably important to the country’s development, growth, and greatness.
The president stated that in every discipline and field of human endeavour, Nigerian women’s outstanding achievements have become a testament to the resilience, strength, courage, and ingenuity of all women around the world, as well as a mark of their exceptional quality as emissaries of hope and possibilities.
Tinubu also stated that the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ fits well with 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 stated that his administration is committed to investing in education for girls, as well as fostering inclusive programmes and initiatives that will strengthen their active roles in knowledge, science, technology, research, and innovation in the future.