Shettima, CJN, UN dep scribe, governors for #Sheisincluded Summit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice  Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed and governors will participate at a two day gender inclusion conference tagged, Project #Sheisincluded, with the theme: “Breaking barriers, building resilience for sustainable women’s economic and financial inclusion.”

Briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President),  Ibrahim Hadeija, said the conference scheduled to hold on Thursday and Friday at the State House Conference Centre, aims to tackle pressing issues surrounding women’s empowerment through a holistic approach in alignment with the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion.

Hadeija explained that the event will comprise an executive session on the first day and a gender masterclass on the second day, engaging various stakeholders which include governors, diplomats, and industry leaders.

“The conference will provide a platform to address pressing challenges related to women’s economic empowerment and inclusion from a holistic perspective.

“This flagship initiative is part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion. It serves as a pivotal platform to promote dialogue, collaboration, and actionable solutions aimed at empowering women and addressing critical issues of gender equality across Nigeria and the African continent.”

She added: “While the first day of the conference will focus on an executive session and a technical session, the second day would focus on a gender masterclass for supply-side actors and a town hall meeting for demand-side actors.

“This conference will bring together an array of esteemed participants, including state governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, parliamentarians, diplomats, captains of industry, and development partners.

“Their presence will enrich discussions and strengthen our collective resolve to ensure that no one is left behind in the journey toward a more inclusive Nigeria.’

She said Shettima will officially open the event, inaugurate the gender advisory group and launch the initiative #ShesIncluded.

The CJN, the UN Deputy Secretary General and others would brainstorm on economic and financial challenges facing women and how to close the gap of exclusion of women in economic development.