Politics
MR. Somtochukwu Udeze, Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, , has called for the abrogation of obnoxious practices against women in the state.
Udeze, made the call in his message to mark the International Women’s Day.
He urged government at different levels to give women a chance to excel and contribute to national development.
Udeze described women as veritable instruments for national development and societal reformation.
He enjoined women to uphold those attributes that portray them as virtuous women and shun acts capable of debasing their status.
Udeze extolled the contributions of notable women in Nigeria to the growth and development of the country, describing them as virtuous women.
He commended the wife of the governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, for her contributions towards the upliftment of the living conditions of the citizenry through her Pet Project”Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo”,
“Her passion for a healthy living has continued to benefit Anambra residents immensely especially women, children and other vulnerable persons in the state “he said.
The News of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theme 2024 International women’s day is ” Invest in Women:Accelerate Progress.
NAN reports that the United Nations has its focus on addressing economic disempowerment, while the campaign theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion:
NAN reports that women’s Day was a result of several socialist movements which requested voting rights for women and better working conditions.
March 8,1975 was marked as Women’s Day by the United Nations and officially recognised as such in 1978.(NAN)
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-March 08, 2024 @ 12:13 GMT|
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