IWD: Any government that neglects women risks failureBuhari

Bolaji Ogundele, AbujaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has noted any government that neglects women in its social risks the danger of eventual failure.The President stated this in his International Womens Day celebration message to Nigerian women, describing them as the bedrock of society.According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari pointed out his recognition of the crucial position women occupy in society, particularly their demographic strength.Noting that the theme of the 2021 celebration: Choose to challenge, is quite apt, the President rejoiced with the womenfolk and restated his administrations commitment to addressing the multifarious challenges confronting them at various levels of the society.With seven female ministers, and two of them heading strategic Ministries of Finance, Budget and National Planning; and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, in addition to scores more in charge of key parastatals and agencies, as well as serving as presidential aides, President Buhari applauds their contributions to the successes recorded by the administration, the statement said.Buhari said: I am proud of our women who have shown by dint of hard work and capacity that they can perform creditably if given the opportunity at home and on the global stage.He pledged further support towards female gender inclusiveness in all sectors of national life, stressing that women are key to a happy and stable family, society and nation.With females forming about half of the countrys population, Buhari avers that any government which neglects such a crucial component of its demographic asset, stands the risk of stunted growth and likely failure.He condemns all forms of gender-based discriminations, abuse, harassment and violence targeted especially at the female folk at work places, schools, community and national levels.
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