President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the world to celebrate the womenfolk on the occasion of the International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
He paid tribute to them for the invaluable roles they play in building homes, and by extension, the nation, just as he applauded their lofty contributions in both the public and private sectors of national life.<\/p>\n
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, and made available to DAILY POST, Buhari said, \u201cThis election season we are in has brought out in bold relief once again the crucial role women play in our lives as a people. They have stood up to be counted as aspirants, candidates, mobilizers, and voters. Indeed, what can we ever do without our women in all phases of our lives,\u201d the President says.<\/p>\n
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\nHe recalls diverse positions being held by women as Ministers, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, chief executives of agencies, permanent secretaries, directors-general, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, and many others, and reiterates that things can only get better at the Next Level.<\/p>\n
\u201cHand in hand with our women, we will build the country of our dreams, where there will be equal opportunity for all,\u201d the President says.<\/p>\n
The fact that some of government\u2019s most important policies and programmes like straightening of the hitherto dysfunctional pensions system, Africa\u2019s largest Social Investment Programme (SIP), diaspora engagements, energy solutions, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ports authority, foods and drugs administration and control, debt management, prohibition of trafficking in persons, and many others, are headed by women, President Buhari notes, is indicative of the worth and value the government places on them.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn a day like this, I hereby extol and appreciate them, on behalf of all other Nigerians,\u201d the President affirms.<\/p>\n
International Women\u2019s Day is designed to celebrate the potential, progress, and accomplishments of women, and to highlight the utmost importance of creating a world that presents equal opportunities for women and men.<\/p>\n
Theme for this year\u2019s celebration is Balance For Better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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