Anietie Udobit, Abuja
The forum of Special Advisers on Women Affairs to state governors in Nigeria has commended the Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs.) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye for her commitment to the development and empowerment of Nigerian women.
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The National Coordinator of the group and Special Adviser to the Governor of Gombe state on Women Affairs, Amb Finney David, expressed the commendation when she led the group members on courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja on October 6, 2024.
Finney David said they were in the Ministry to present a certificate of Commendation to the Minister, and also discuss possible areas of partnership with a view to ensuring the realization of the Ministry’s mandate, especially at the grassroots.
Minister and Special AdvisersResponding, the Minister appreciates the visit and commendation. She expressed her readiness to work with them, and called on Nigerian women to join their voices against acts that are capable of hindering the growth and development of women, children, and the vulnerable in the society.
“Let us unite against rejection of emergency patients in the hospitals, using underage children to sell alcohol, lodging them in hotels and every practice that is inimical to the growth and development of the nation”, the Minister said.
She said that it is time to set the records straight in the nation in order to ensure the realization of the Nigeria of our dreams where systems put in place are functional, with citizens being conscious of playing by the rules to avoid consequences that might follow their wrong actions
The Special Advisers on Women Affairs from Gombe, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Yobe States were among the delegates at the visit.