The statement said Buhari is proud to have worked and associated with some of Nigeria’s brightest women in his cabinet, government and the international community.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Recognising the invaluable role women have played in advancing the progress of Nigeria since independence, President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the women in celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD) observed on March 8.
In a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina; Buhari saluted the hard work and dedication of Nigerian women working tirelessly and achieving results in different fields of endeavour, from those sacrificing daily in the markets and farms to training the next generation of leaders, to those breaking limits in education, sports, medical field, arts, entertainment and even in politics, where they are still largely under-represented.
The statement said Buhari is proud to have worked and associated with some of Nigeria’s brightest women in his cabinet, government and the international community.
He thanked the amazons who have served meritoriously as partners in the progress witnessed on the political, economic and social fronts.
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He noted that, against all obstacles, these women in leadership positions have delivered in a society still largely dominated by men.
The statement reads, “President Buhari welcomes the contributions of role models and women who have demonstrated that through hard work, dedication and honesty, greatness can be achieved.
“He pledges the commitment of government to promoting gender equality, respect for the rights of women and working conscientiously to remove all barriers that prevent Nigerian women from realising their universal rights.
“On the theme of IWD 2023, ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’, President Buhari believes that his administration has leveraged the creation of a ministry dedicated to digital economy to promote the importance of digital skills, innovation and entrepreneurship for the girl-child.
“As Nigeria builds on the successes of the digital economy sector, which is the most successful in the diversification of the nation’s economy, and the Start-up Act, which creates endless opportunities for Nigerians in the technology space, the President trusts that women and girls in the country will have access to equal opportunities, live their dreams and contribute immensely to the development of the country.”