Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for an increased investment in women, describing it as a strategy for national progress.
She disclosed this in a statement shared on her X handle on Friday.
The statement read, “Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate every woman – daughters, sisters, aunts, mothers, grandmothers, and also great grandmothers, for your resilience, passion, and courage that brought us thus far.
“The theme this year resonates deeply –’ Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ It’s a call to action.
“This is the time to invest in women more than ever.
“Accelerating progress in any sphere requires that women have to be more involved.
“That is why I see investing in women, not as charity, but a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria.”
Mrs Tinubu further called for increased access to education, resources, and opportunities for women.
She added, “Equipping you with education, resources, and opportunities to unleash your full potential, supporting your businesses, helping to dismantle economic barriers, and ensuring your voices are heard is a very crucial step.
“Therefore, my question to all women is: what are you doing to help the other woman? How are you investing in her?
“Let us all come together, bond, and love one another. This is the pathway to accelerated progress. I charge all women; just pull a sister up, one at a time. You will be amazed at what we can achieve collectively.”
She also stressed the importance of dismantling economic barriers and ensuring women’s voices are heard.
