In celebrating the world’s International Women’s Day today 8th of March, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has advocated for more investment in women in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD).
In a statement in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu argued that more investment in women would accelerate progress in all spheres of the economy.
She said; “This is the time to invest in women more than ever. Accelerating progress in any sphere requires that women have to be more involved.
“That is why I see investing in women, not as charity, but as a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria. Equipping you with education, resources and opportunities to unleash your full potential, supporting your businesses, helping to dismantle economic barriers, and ensuring your voices are heard is a very crucial step.”
This year’s celebration is themed ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’; Tinubu calls for cooperation from every stakeholder across the economy, adding that every woman needs help as she creats a pathway to progress
She said; “Therefore, my question to all women is: what are you doing to help the other woman? How are you investing in her?”
“Let us all come together, bond and love one another. This is the pathway to accelerated progress. I charge all women; just pull a sister up, one at a time. You will be amazed at what we can achieve collectively.”
In a similar vein, President Bola Tinubu celebrates Women as pivot of the nation.
The President, according to a release issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, acknowledged the role of women in nation building, emphasizing that without any iota of doubt, Nigerian women are elemental to the development, growth, and greatness of the nation.
President Tinubu 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.
He 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 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.
President Tinubu in celebrating with the Nigerian women on the auspicious occasion, assured them that his administration will always prioritize their welfare, protect their rights, and advance their causes.
