Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has advocated for unity of all women’s groups across the country.
The First Lady gave the charge when she received the newly-elected 15th National Executive Members of the National Council for Women Societies, NCWS led by its President Lami Lau in Abuja.
She noted that the body was recognised for its ability to unite the diverse women groups across the country, adding that it was important to note that there was a common goal of uplifting the status of women across the country.
Aisha, while assuring the visitors of her determination to support their course, also reminded them of the enormous task ahead. She, therefore, urged them to join forces with other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the rights of women were not trampled.
The First lady also reminded the delegation of the need to mobilise and sensitise women to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards.
In her response, Lau assured Aisha of her readiness to build an effective and efficient council that would serve as a veritable partner in promoting gender issues. She also expressed her readiness by making a concerted effort toward strengthening advocacy and policy directions to end violence against women and girls.
