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Nigeria's First Lady Stresses Gender Equality for Social Peace & Progress
Nigeria's First Lady Stresses Gender Equality for Social Peace & Progress
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On Tuesday, the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria, hosted an international gender conference entitled "Gender Equality at Crossroads: Pathways to... 20.11.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Gender equality is fundamental to achieving a peaceful, just, and sustainable society, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said in a keynote address read on her behalf at the 2024 Gender Conference at the University of Lagos.She highlighted the global importance of empowering women and girls, noting the importance of justice, equity, and empowerment in advancing society.Citing her personal experience, the senator also noted that women's underrepresentation in politics and decision-making creates significant challenges.According to the Nigerian first lady, women must actively pursue opportunities rather than wait for them: "Be bold, stay informed, and create your own opportunities. Hard work and faith go hand in hand," she concluded.
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Nigeria's First Lady Stresses Gender Equality for Social Peace & Progress
16:25 20.11.2024 (Updated: 17:18 20.11.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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On Tuesday, the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria, hosted an international gender conference entitled "Gender Equality at Crossroads: Pathways to Accelerating Progress" to provide a veritable platform for national and comparative experiences on women's political participation, gender-based violence and women's economic empowerment.
Gender equality is fundamental to achieving a peaceful, just, and sustainable society,
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said in a keynote address read on her behalf at the 2024 Gender Conference at the University of Lagos.
"Gender equality is essential for achieving a peaceful and equitable society," the first lady said.
She highlighted the global importance of empowering women and girls, noting the importance of justice, equity, and empowerment in
advancing society.
"Women and girls represent half of the world's population and potential. Empowering them is critical for productivity and economic growth," she added.
Citing her personal experience, the senator also noted that women's underrepresentation in politics and decision-making creates significant challenges.
"I worked for 12 years in politics without having the numbers to influence policies directly affecting us. For instance, I couldn’t effectively oppose laws like child marriage, which severely impact young girls," Senator Tinubu said.
According to the Nigerian first lady, women must actively pursue opportunities rather than wait for them: "Be bold, stay informed, and create your own opportunities. Hard work and faith go hand in hand," she concluded.
