President Tinubu Committed To Advancing Gender Equality, Women Empowerment – SSA On Disability

Senior Special Assistant on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Abba Isa has reiterated President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Isa made the disclosure in his speech delivered to commemorate the 2024 international women’s day with Women with Disabilities on Friday March 8, in Abuja

In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the SSA on Disability said, “it is imperative that we also reflect on the incredible achievements and progress made by this administration in the realm of gender equality and empowerment.

“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our administration has made significant strides in advancing the rights and opportunities of women across the nation. We have implemented comprehensive policies and programs aimed at fostering gender equality in all spheres of society, including education, employment, healthcare, and political representation.

“One of our proudest achievements has been the promotion of women’s participation in governance and decision-making processes.

The SSA to Mr President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities also noted that since he assumed office four months ago, he has implemented a number of initiatives targeted at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

One of such notable initiatives is the launch of Disability Inclusion Governors Connect Program which was flagged off by Lagos State governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.

“One of the critical components of the program is Women and Girls Educational and Skills Empowerment. The program seeks to connect with the 36 states Governors, raise awareness on disability issues, facilitate their compliance with disability norms, provide technical support through the process, rate and induct compliant administrators into the disability friendly Hall of fame, and to continue monitoring their compliance.

“Earlier this year, my office facilitated the inclusion of some women with disabilities In the National Business Skills Development Initiative (NBSDI) recently launched by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) where they were trained in various vocational skills and empowered with startup kits and funds to start their businesses.

“Looking ahead, let me assure you that the government of President Tinubu remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The SSA said President Tinubu will continue to implement targeted interventions to address the systemic barriers that hinder women’s full participation and inclusion in all aspects of society. This includes further increasing women’s representation in leadership positions, strengthening legal frameworks to protect women’s rights, and expanding access to education and economic opportunities for women and girls.

“Moreover, we recognize the importance of partnerships with civil society organizations, the private sector, and international stakeholders in advancing our agenda for gender equality.

by Sejoro Ekundayo, Inclusive News Network