President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Nigerian women on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day.
In a statement on Wednesday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described Nigerian women as the nation’s pivot.
President Tinubu acknowledged the role of women in nation-building, emphasizing that Nigerian women are elemental to the development, growth, and greatness of the nation.
The President affirmed that in every discipline and field of human endeavour, 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.
President Tinubu noted that the theme of this year’s 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.
The President stated that his administration is focused on investing in educating the girl child while fostering inclusive programmes and initiatives that bolster their active roles in knowledge, science, technology, research, and innovation in the future.
President Tinubu celebrated with Nigerian women on this auspicious occasion, assuring them that his administration will always prioritize their welfare, protect their rights, and advance their causes.
