The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has emphasised the need for increased investment and dedication to initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender inclusion across Nigeria.
Orelope-Adefulire, in a statement, noted that sustainable development could not be attained if women are being marginalised. She urged stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to reaffirm their commitment to the noble goals of women’s empowerment and inclusion for the collective advancement of Nigerian society and humanity at large.
She lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in advancing policies and programmes and promoting gender empowerment and inclusion under his administration.
“The President is a passionate believer in gender equality. It is his view that we cannot attain the prosperity we desire as a country without inclusion, empowerment, and treating our women right.
“He has not only committed himself to these ideals in words and speeches since he assumed office but has also demonstrated this in appointments and policies being implemented so far.
“We should all be inspired by the President’s commitment and rededicate ourselves to the task of women’s empowerment and inclusion as we mark this year’s International Women’s Day. I congratulate our women for witnessing another IWD,” she concluded.
