The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) B ZONE, in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, has, on Thursday, stated that there is no investment in women that is too much or a waste.
The group noted that it believes investing in women will accelerate the desired progress in the nation, congratulating women folk for their resilience and commitment towards nation building.
The association made the submission in a press statement signed by the Zone’s Vice Chairperson, Adeola Adekunle and the Zonal Secretary, Adeola Adewole, and made available to journalists, adding that the Day is being celebrated to honor women and their existence after years of oppression.
With this year’s theme tagged ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress’, the association maintained that the role of women in national development cannot be overemphasized as they are saddled with enormous tasks both at the home front and work place.
It therefore called on government at all levels and relevant stakeholders to join hands in investing on women’s education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership development to accelerate progress towards gender equality.
