The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has praised women in Nigeria for their immeasurable contributions to the nation’s development.
Obi who took to his X handle to mark International Women’s Day noted that the day is set out to celebrate the potentiality of women folks globally.
He wrote, “I like therefore to use this unique day to join the international community in celebrating women all over the World. Their existence has made procreation in the World possible.
“On a special day like this, I like to especially celebrate Nigerian women whose inestimable contributions to our nation have continued to greatly impact our growth and development.
“We appreciate the resilience, perseverance, and tireless sacrifices of our Nigerian women, who in the face of the many challenges facing our nation, continue to resonate with hope for a better nation.
“A report by Country Meters shows that women account for 49.4 percent of the total population in Nigeria. Such significant numbers if adequately empowered will contribute significantly to our national development.
“Education remains the greatest empowerment for all, especially our women. Sadly, the poor female school enrolment in Nigeria has remained a source of worry.
“UNICEF reports that 50 percent of Nigerian girls are not attending school at the basic level, which is the most important, with girls accounting for about 7.6 million of the about 18 million out-of-school children in the country.
“These challenges must therefore be addressed, to raise a generation of empowered and productive women who will contribute to our national development, peace, and progress.
