It is the International Women’s Day and everyone around the world who appreciates women is celebrating them.
President Muhammadu Buhari is not going to let this celebration pass him by.
So, he is joining Nigerian women in celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD).
The day observed on March 8, recognises the invaluable role women play around the world.
This year’s theme of IWD 2023, is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.
You see, the United Nations believes that women’s exclusion from the digital world has shaved $1 trillion from the gross domestic product of low- and middle-income countries in the last decade.
it says this loss will grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025 if we all do nothing.
For President Buhari, women are advancing the progress of his country since independence.
In a statement by Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari salutes the hard work and dedication of Nigerian women.
He says they work tirelessly and achieve 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 statement read.
Also, President Buhari expresses pride to have worked and associated with some of Nigeria’s brightest women in his cabinet, government and the international community.
Furthermore, he thanked the amazons who had served meritoriously as partners in the progress witnessed on the political, economic and social fronts.
Hard Work, Dedication And Honesty
The statement reads: “Against all obstacles, these women in leadership positions have delivered in a society still largely dominated by men”.
President Buhari further welcomed the contributions of role models and women who had demonstrated that through hard work, dedication and honesty, greatness could be achieved.
He pledges the commitment of the government 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.
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On the theme of IWD 2023, President Buhari believes that his administration has leveraged the creation of a ministry dedicated to digital economy to promote the importance of digital skills, innovation and entrepreneurship for the girl-child.
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 to 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.