As the world, yesterday, marked the International Women’s Day, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has called for the involvement of women in nation- building, specifically for peace and development of the society.
To achieve this, Guwor stressed the need for enhanced gender-friendly environments that would encourage more females to excel in their chosen careers.
The Speaker, while acknowledging the remarkable achievements of some Nigeria women in global affairs, stressed the need for more policies and programmes that would promote women’s participation in every aspect of human endeavour and meaningful engagements.
He noted that the theme of this year’s celebration with the theme: “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, with an emphasis on tackling women’s economic disempowerment, was apt and a call for more attention in that regard.
The Speaker, who spoke through his Chief Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, rejoiced with the womenfolk, particularly Delta State women on the historic global celebration.
He urged the women to remain supportive to the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and never be distracted in their resolve to promoting peaceful and a more prosperous Delta State.
He added that the government has a lot in stock for the women, in line with the governor’s commitment at ensuring that no segment of the society was left out in his all inclusive governance.
