The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, extends his congratulations to women on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day, emphasizing that they deserve utmost respect.
In a statement commemorating women, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Godswill Akpabio praised Nigerian women, acknowledging them as a complete package and a unique breed.
Highlighting the resilient nature of Nigerian women, Akpabio expressed gratitude for their daily struggles, recognizing them as resilient, hardworking, and steadfast.
He emphasized the relevance of this year’s theme, ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress,’ noting that no nation can thrive without investing in women. As the popular saying goes, “Train a woman and you train a nation.”
The Senate President assured that the National Assembly under his chairmanship will continue to advocate for the improved welfare of our women adding that “We are very conscious that failure to invest in women is akin to killing development and destroying a nation”
According to him, the campaign theme of the 2024 IWD celebration, “Inspire inclusion” was in tune with the thinking of the 10th Senate, which is working assiduously to enact laws that would increase girl-child enrolment in school, fight against sexual exploitation and generally give what is due to the womenfolk.
“I wish to use the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day to proudly celebrate our women- mothers and sisters. On behalf of my family, Constituents, the Senate, and the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I sincerely wish our women a peaceful and fruitful celebration.
“I must say you are the best and I sincerely appreciate you”.