February 8, 2025
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IWD: Women in Adamawa State advocates for more women empowerment for brighter future.

 

 

 

A cross section of women in Adamawa State have called for the empowerment of women in conflict affected society in other to inspire positive change, and create a brighter future for all.

 

 

They made the call in an interview with Radio Nigeria Fombina News as they joined in the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day celebration in Fufore Local Government area of Adamawa State.

 

 

While decrying the patriarchal nature of the Northern society which limits women to contribute to the meaningful development of the country, the women appealed to government at all levels and other well meaning individuals to support women empowerment for a better society.

 

 

They also pledged to be more dedicated and contribute meaningfully to socio economic growth of the society and the country at large.

 

“As we are giving the government the full collaboration they should also give us as women so that we should walk hand to hand with them.
As you know in this side of the country women cannot be allowed to travel maybe far from where they are to go and learn skills in another place, so I will advise if government can help to provide skill acquisition center no matter how small the place is ” the women said.

 

 

The Adamawa State Co-ordinator, National Human Rights Commission, Grace Mamza said International Women’s day is dedicated to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women worldwide.

 

 

Leveraging on the theme for International Women’s Day celebration 2024 ‘Invest in women: Accelerate Progress’, Mamza added that this year’s theme is apt and therefore encouraged religious, traditional leaders as well as government at all levels to exhibit more commitment in order to foster gender equality, education and health care for women in Nigeria.

 

 

“It is time for women to know that relegating us to the background is not helping us ,is not helping the future, is not helping our children and even our husbands. Because the men are our husbands, father, our sons so we are all one and we need to work together as one. There is no need for you to say your are the head you will not work with the body ” Mamza said.

 

 

The Chairman, Muslim Council of Nigeria, Fufore Local Government area, Alhaji Ashiru Gurama who spoke on behalf of members of the Community, Security and Architecture Dialogue, CSAD, with support from Search For Common Ground, acknowledged the pivotal role women play in the social, economic and political development of the country and expressed appreciation to the women for respecting the roles religion and tradition play in their lives while ensuring them of the council’s support to foster a better society for women especially the vulnerable ones.

 

 

Gurama added that through collaborative efforts, women can be empowered to inspire positive change and create a brighter future for all.

 

 

The religious leader therefore encouraged women especially those in conflict affected society to actively participate in empowerment programs towards a more inclusive and equal society.

 

 

 

Present among the women were members of the Community, Security and Architecture Dialogue which compromised of members of the security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, youths, members of the community amongst others.

 

 

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