President and Chairman of Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Ray Atelly, has decried the over $360 billion yearly deficit for developing countries to address gender equality measures by 2030, under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Atelly, who spoke, yesterday, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day, said that achieving gender parity and women’s well-being in all spheres of life is essential if everyone hopes to build thriving economies and a healthy world.
He charged women to take the lead in helping other women to find their voices, saying: “Their voice like an eagle will soon become their voice and of courage to embody them. You must continue beyond a day like this to advocate for women and be their voices in places of leadership and influence, in court rooms and assembly rooms, mentor them, invest in their businesses and sow in them the seed of gallantry.”
In her keynote address, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NGX Regulation Limited, Tinuade Awe, said to foster personal and economic advancement, women must be included in economic participation and ownership of productive assets as they contribute significantly to development and improvement in children’s well-being.
His words: “Despite these challenges, Nigeria must advocate and invest in the human rights of each girl child and women as it aids in fostering a world where they can inhabit without violence, pressure, or prejudice and they are saddled with governance, and administrative roles as per their performance.
“We encourage stakeholders to aid in advancing gender equality in our work and supporting female leaders in making a difference by enhancing their professional influence and impact in diverse sectors.”
He charged women to take the lead in helping other women find their voices. “Their voice like an eagle soon become their voice and of courage to embody them. You must continue beyond a day like this to advocate for women and be their voices in places of leadership and influence, in court rooms and assembly rooms, mentor them, invest in their businesses and sow in them the seed of gallantry for this race is not for the swift. after over a century, inclusion is still on trial,” he said.
In her keynote address, former CEO, NGX Regulation limited, Tinuade Awe said to foster personal and economic advancement women must be included in economic participation and ownership of productive assets as they contribute significantly to development acceleration, poverty alleviation, inequality reduction and improvements in children’s well-being.
“By empowering women economically and providing opportunities for entrepreneurship and leadership institutions can not only benefit from increased consumer spending but also contributing to gender equality and economic growth.
” Therefore, acknowledging and investing in women’s influence in consumer markets is essential for fostering a more inclusive and prosperous society.”
