Presidency will, tomorrow and Friday, host a Conference on Gender Inclusion at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The conference with the theme, “Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience for Sustainable Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion,” is being organised by the Office of the Vice President and it is expected to attract participants, including state governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, parliamentarians, Deputy Secretary General of United Nations, Dr Amina Mohammed, diplomats, industry leaders, and development partners.
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Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hassan Hadeija, who disclosed this at a press briefing, yesterday, highlighted the importance of the conference in addressing urgent challenges related to women’s empowerment.

“This conference is not just a gathering; it is a call to action. We must break down barriers that hinder women’s economic participation. Our commitment to gender equality is unwavering, and this initiative is a testament to that,” he stated.

Hadejia noted that the conference would serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, focusing on actionable solutions for empowering women across Nigeria and the African continent.

“The #ShesIncluded initiative is born from the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion, signed on April 25, 2024. This strategic framework aims to tackle economic challenges holistically and elevate women’s roles in our economy,” he explained.

The two-day event will feature an executive session and technical discussions on the first day, followed by a gender masterclass for supply-side actors and a town hall meeting for demand-side actors on the second day.

“The Vice President will open the event, inaugurate a gender advisory group and launch the #ShesIncluded initiative. This is an opportunity for us to unite in our efforts to ensure that every woman has access to economic opportunities,” Hadeija added.

The Aso Accord signed on  April 25, 2024, is a strategic initiative designed to address gaps in economic and financial inclusion by empowering underserved communities/demographics particularly women and youths by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to fully participate in the economy.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement, said the aim was to close and break the barriers hindering women from achieving financial and economic empowerment.
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