President Bola Tinubu on Friday, March 8, joined millions of people around the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Nigerian women in commemoration of 2024 International Women’s Day.
Tinubu, via his X handle on Friday, praised Nigerian women for their resilience, courage, and creativity in the face of various challenges. He also urged them to continue to inspire inclusion and equality in all spheres of life.
“On this year’s International Women’s Day, I celebrate all Nigerian women.
They are the pivot of our nation.
The indispensable role of women in building our dear Nation, Nigeria, must always be emphasised because they have been elemental to our nation’s development, growth, and greatness”.
“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 women worldwide, as well as a mark of their exceptional quality as emissaries of hope and possibilities”.
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Invest in Women:
“Accelerate Progress’, aligns perfectly with my administration’s policy initiatives on educating and empowering women, as can be seen from their inclusion in governance in my administration – ensuring that they remain relevant and unimpeachable voices in the development process across all sectors of the economy”.
“My administration is also focused on investing in the education of the girl child and fostering inclusive programs and initiatives that bolster their active roles in areas of knowledge, science, technology, research, and innovation into the future”.
“Once again, I celebrate with Nigerian women on this auspicious occasion, and I use the occasion of this day to assure them that my administration will always prioritize their welfare, protect their rights, and advance their causes”.