President Muhammadu Buhari says he is proud to have worked
with women in his administration.
In a statement issued on Tuesday to commemorate
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023, Buhari said his administration has
prioritised women’s and girls’ empowerment through innovation and digital
skills.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 annually.
Speaking on the 2023 theme, ‘DigitALL: innovation and
technology for gender equality’, Buhari said women in leadership positions have
contributed significantly to the development of the country through hard work
and determination.
“President Muhammadu
Buhari joins Nigerian women in celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD),
observed on March 8, recognizing the invaluable role women have played in
advancing the progress of the country since independence,” the statement signed
by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, reads.
“The president salutes the hard work and dedication of
Nigerian women working tirelessly and achieving results in different fields of
endeavor, from those sacrificing daily in the markets and farms to train 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 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.”
The president said his government is committed 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”.
Buhari said his government has established a ministry
focused on using the digital economy to promote gender equality.
“He notes that, against all obstacles, these women in
leadership positions have delivered in a society still largely dominated by
men,” he added.
“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.”
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