International Women’s Day: Buhari Celebrates Nigeria Women
On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) along with Nigerian women, which is observed on March 8th. He acknowledged the invaluable contribution of women in advancing the progress of the country since its independence.
The Special Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina, released a statement on Wednesday in which he commended Nigerian women for their hard work and dedication in various fields of endeavor, from those working in markets and farms to those breaking barriers in education, sports, medicine, arts, entertainment, and politics. He recognized their contributions to the progress of the country since independence.
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“The President is proud to have worked and associated with some of Nigeria’s brightest women in his cabinet, government, and the international community.
“He thanks the amazons who have served meritoriously as partners in the progress witnessed on the political, economic, and social fronts.
“He notes that, against all obstacles, these women in leadership positions have delivered in a society still largely dominated by men,” the statement added.
Furthermore, President Buhari welcomed the contributions of role models and women who have demonstrated that through hard work, dedication, and honesty, greatness can be achieved.
President Buhari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting gender equality and removing barriers that hinder Nigerian women from realizing their rights. He also highlighted the theme of the 2023 International Women’s Day, which is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” The President emphasized the importance of digital skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship for the girl-child, and how the government has leveraged the creation of a digital economy ministry to promote these skills.
“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,” he said.
