The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized that an educated girl is an empowered woman, capable of making informed choices about her health, wellbeing, and economic opportunities.

Mrs Tinubu made the assertion in a message to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, stressing the crucial role education plays in transforming girls into confident and self-sufficient women.

She noted that education equips girls with the confidence to face the future and unlock their full potential.

The wife of the President acknowledged Nigeria’s progress in ensuring girls’ education but also highlighted the challenges many girls still face, including denied rights, restricted choices, and limited futures.

She, however, charged Nigerian girls to be strong, confident, and determined to pursue limitless opportunities.

“I join in the celebration of the year 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for this year, “Girls’ Vision for the Future”, is very apt,” she said.

“Every girl should be able to dream of a future where she can grow without limits. Education is the bedrock of that future.

“We must continue to invest in education starting from the home, teaching our girls to believe in themselves and the values of self -worth and dignity, thereby equipping them with the confidence to face the future.

“With the right support, resources and opportunities, the potential of the world’s more than 1.1 billion girls knows no bounds.

“As a nation, we have come a long way in ensuring the education of the Girl Child. An educated Girl Child is a transformed woman. She will be able to make informed choices about her health and wellbeing.

“When girls lead, the impact is immediate and far reaching touching families, communities and ultimately economies.

“However, too many girls are still denied their rights, restricting their choices and limiting their future.

“Today, I charge all our girls in Nigeria to be strong, confident, and determined in their resolve to push for the limitless opportunities that abound.

“I salute the Girl Child, keep hope alive and nurture your dreams, the future is promising. I celebrate you. Happy International Day of the Girl Child.”