President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the Nigeria For Women Programme with a view to advancing the cause of women, children and the vulnerable in the country
At the inauguration ceremony held Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Aso Villa, the President assured that the Scheme will birth a lot of positive changes in the lives of Nigerian women and nation at large
President Tinubu who stated that women play a very critical role in the development of every nation, expressed his administration’s commitment to the implementation of policies and initiatives that will impact positively on their lives, families and nation at large
The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said the unveiling programme was part of the administration’s efforts at ensuring an improvement in the welfare of the Nigerian woman
”We are not just committed to the Women in Abuja and other urban centres but government is committed to the well being of all the women in this country, particularly the vulnerable who live in the rural areas,” he said.
He therefore called on traditional and religious leaders as well as Development Partners to support the administration in its quest to advance the cause of women in the country
Also speaking, the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye informed that the Nigeria For Women Programme which encompasses the National Women e-Market Portal, National Helpline, Naija Save Nigeria and Nigeria Integrity Brigade Project is dedicated towards promoting women’s economic empowerment as well as ensuring social inclusion
She commended the donors, development partners and other stakeholders for their commitment to the actualization of an enhancement in the living standard of women and children in the country.
In a welcome address, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Amb. Gabriel Aduda expressed optimism that with the massive turn out at the event, the people’s mindset will ensure a collective collaboration towards the advancement of the cause of women and children in the country
In a goodwill message, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, Muhammed Abubakar noted that the presence of traditional rulers from all the geo-political zones at the event signified the importance placed on women as the wheel of progress in every developing community.
In her remarks, the UN Women’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, stated that gender equality and women’s empowerment are pivotal to the achievement of sustainable development in any nation.