President Muhammadu Buhari has extoled Nigerian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, being marked across the globe on March 8.
The celebration, under the hashtag #Break the Bias, and the theme;
“Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the President said
it’s an opportunity to reflect on the vital roles women play in society,
homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life.
President Buhari observes that women are not where they should be yet
in different spheres of endeavour, but believes that they can no longer be
deprived for too long, as they consistently prove that they can hold their
own on all fronts, and in all fields.
He applauded the contributions of women to the current administration
as Ministers, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Executive
Directors, Executive Secretaries, and many others, noting that they are
pulling their weights, and making it impossible for anyone to downplay
their essence.
The President rejoices with women and mothers, around whom the
tranquility of homes and society revolves, praying God to grant them
peace, joy and satisfaction, as they celebrate today and always.
