Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled Nigerian women on Tuesday as the world celebrates the International Women’s Day, which has the theme “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” with the hashtag #BreaktheBias.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Tuesday, President Buhari noted that the celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the vital roles women play in society, homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life.
According to him, 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.
The Nigerian leader rejoices with women and mothers, around whom the tranquility of homes and society revolves, and prays that God grants them peace, joy and satisfaction, as they celebrate today and always.
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.
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