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From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
The Governor of Gombe state Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has praised the role that women play in nation-building. Describing them as wonderful partners.
He urges women across the country to continue to remain positive and focused as well as use their talents and motherly disposition in ensuring the proper upbringing of their wards and contributing to societal growth and development. The Governor stated this in a message that was issued by his senior media aide, Ismaila Uba Misilli to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Gombe.
While restating his commitment to ensuring gender mainstreaming and empowerment for women in Gombe state, the governor assured that the government will continue to facilitate easy access to resources and opportunities, including socio-economic participation and decision-making for women in the state.
According to Misilli, the governor said, “He affirmed that since taking office in 2019, his administration has remained steadfast and dedicated to empowering women in the state to achieve their goals and dreams, emphasizing the provision of access to financial resources, entrepreneurship training, and opportunities for skills development as key measures in supporting women’s advancement”.
“The Governor further emphasized that his administration has prioritized women’s inclusivity with utmost seriousness, and this commitment has led to the continued creation of opportunities for them to actively engage in politics, governance, and leadership roles.
“Let me felicitate with an important organ of our society, the women community of Gombe State on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day. This day provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the strides we, as a government, have made towards creating an environment conducive for the girl-child to thrive with dignity and pursue their aspirations across all spheres of life,” the Governor stated.
“The theme of this year, ‘Inspire Inclusion’, aligns with our government’s objective and vision for women in Gombe State. Since taking office in 2019, I have placed women’s development at the forefront of my administration’s agenda. Over the past five years, we have launched initiatives and introduced policies specifically designed to foster inclusion and promote the economic empowerment of women in Gombe State”, he added.
Governor Yahaya assured to continue to foster a safe environment for women to thrive, highlighting the passage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law by the Gombe State House of Assembly aimed at curbing all forms of violence against women and girls in the state.
