IWD 2022: Women can no longer be deprived for too long, says President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated Nigerian women as the mark the 2022 International Women’s Day.

The president in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said though Nigerian women are yet to be where they should be, they can no longer be deprived for too long.

The president equally praised all women in his administration, who are “pulling their weights, and making it impossible for anyone to downplay their essence”.

“The celebration, under the hashtag #Break the Bias, and the theme; Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, the President says, is an opportunity to reflect on the vital roles women play in society, homes, governance, the professions, and in all walks of life.

“President Buhari observes that women are not where they should be yet in different spheres of endeavor, but believes that they can no longer be deprived for too long, as they consistently prove that they can hold their own on all fronts, and in all fields.

“He applauds the contributions of women to the current administration as Ministers, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Executive Directors, Executive Secretaries, and many others, noting that they are pulling their weights, and making it impossible for anyone to downplay their essence.

“The President rejoices with women and mothers, around whom the tranquility of homes and society revolves, praying God to grant them peace, joy and satisfaction, as they celebrate today and always,” the statement read.