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Women’s Day: Let’s Celebrate, Change Makers, Peace Builders-AUDA-NEPAD

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4 years ago

March 7, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Admiration, respect and gratitude to Nigerian Women, their African and global counterparts for the great efforts exhumed beyond their limitations in establishing a more equal future, says Princess Gloria Akobundu, National-coordinator/ Chief Executive officer, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria.

Akobundu showed the appreciation while reflecting on International Women’s Day , which comes up every 8th day of March and the 2021 edition which has the theme: Choose to Challenge.

In a statement issued by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu, on Sunday in Abuja expressed that women have always been part of successes achieved by humanity, having given birth and nurtured both men and women, but nature and society seem to have placed some limitations on the female gender.

According to her, the belief that there is limit to how women can advance or achieve greatness in life is a wrong notion that exists only in the minds of individuals or groups that subscribe to it and not a reality.

“Interestingly, the world has witnessed more women chattering the presumed glass ceilings in different spheres of life, making changes and contributing their quota in peacebuilding to the advancement of humanity and the world.

“I join mother of the Nation, Hajia Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as Dame Pauline Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs, in celebrating Nigerian women of all time on this special day.

“Women Day is a day of celebrating both living and departed women especially, those that had shown exceptional ability and capacity in attaining greater heights beyond their male counterparts.

“We celebrate Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, new Director-General, World Trade Centre (WTO) becoming the first woman and the first African to occupy the position, just as we celebrate her younger sister, Dr. Njide Okonjo-Udochi, who emerged Family Physician of the Year, in Maryland, U.S.A.

“We also celebrate Hajia Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations, and other women serving in various capacities in the country and beyond.

“They are living mentors that our upcoming youths should emulate and surpass in greatness through commitment and hard work,” she said.

The NEPAD/APRM Nigeria’s Boss remembered women victims of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

“We at AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria commiserate with women who have paid the ultimate price to COVID-19 pandemic and diseases, may God comfort their loved ones and heal the world from the virus.”

Akobundu commended Women security operatives for sacrificing their comfort for peace of the nation and urged mothers at all levels to rise in support of government and security agencies in ensuring nation’s peace during the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.

“I urge Nigerian women to look inward in their quest for a peaceful nation by promoting moral ethics that are capable of fostering peace and security in society.

“In the same vein, Nigerian women in leadership position within and outside the country should not relent in mentoring the younger ones for positive change and `Nigeria We Want`,” she said.

Akobundu also commended President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders support and recognize the capability of women in attaining a leadership position.

“I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for looking beyond gender in appointing and supporting Nigerians with leadership qualities to serve within and outside the nation.

“We celebrate President’s appointment of Dr Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning; Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk, Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development; Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, Minister of State For Environment and other women Cabinet members and heads of parastatals.

“I also commend African leaders for displaying a similar attitude by supporting African women with special capabilities for continental and global positions.

“I salute leaders of women-oriented Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) that have been working with us like Bar Ebere Ifendu, President women in politics foundation, among others” she said.

Akobundu was optimistic that current statistics of two Women Heads of State or in the world would soon be reversed, urging Women Groups and Activists to sustain their campaigns on women development.

The Agency Boss currently serves as Member, AU (African Union)-APRM Taskforce Committee on Governance Response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.

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President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LGA Offices

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2 weeks ago

October 7, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.

In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.

He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.

President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.

While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.

President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.

He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.

According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.

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