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IWD: Tinubu Says Nigerian Women Are Pivot Of The Nation

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the pivot of the nation, Nigerian women, on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day. 

The President, according to a release issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, acknowledged the role of women in nation building, emphasizing that without any iota of doubt, Nigerian women are elemental to the development, growth, and greatness of the nation.

President Tinubu affirmed that 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 all women across the world, as well as a mark of their exceptional quality as emissaries of hope and possibilities.

He noted that the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’, fits well within his administration’s policy initiatives on educating and empowering women, not only through inclusion in governance, but also by ensuring that they remain relevant and unimpeachable voices in the development process across all sectors of the economy.

The President stated that his administration is focused on providing investments in educating the girl child, while fostering inclusive programmes and initiatives that bolster their active roles in the areas of knowledge, science, technology, research and innovation into the future.

President Tinubu in celebrating with the Nigerian women on the auspicious occasion, assured them that his administration will always prioritize their welfare, protect their rights, and advance their causes.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

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