IWD: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for more investment in Nigerian women

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has taken to social media to call for an increased investment in women across the country as the world celebrates the International Women's Day.

In a statement shared on X, on Friday, March 8, 2024, she called for more access to education, resources, and opportunities for women and stressed the need to dismantle economic barriers and ensure women’s voices are heard.

She said, “Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate every woman – daughters, sisters, aunts, mothers, grandmothers and also great grandmothers, for your resilience, passion, courage that brought us thus far.

“The theme this year resonates deeply –'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ It’s a call to action.

“This is the time to invest in women more than ever.

“Accelerating progress in any sphere requires that women have to be more involved.

“That is why I see investing in women, not as charity, but a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria.”

“Equipping you with education, resources and opportunities to unleash your full potential, supporting your businesses, helping to dismantle economic barriers, and ensuring your voices are heard is a very crucial step.

“Therefore, my question to all women is: what are you doing to help the other woman? How are you investing in her?

“Let us all come together, bond and love one another. This is the pathway to accelerated progress. I charge all women; just pull a sister up, one at a time. You will be amazed what we can achieve collectively.”