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Women Affairs Minister rejoices Nigerians, seeks support for women, others.

Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has rejoiced with Nigerian women, children, vulnerable groups and the entire nation on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration.

In a statement made available on Wednesday by her media team, the minister reminded Nigerians that the festive season is a time for family reunion, love and sharing.

According to her, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for women, the elderly, children and vulnerable groups are manifesting in many spheres as the ministry continues to distribute the End of Year food interventions in order to put smiles on the faces of families.

However, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman urged all Nigerian women to use the opportunity of the season to strengthen family bonds, promote peaceful coexistence, and foster a sense of community.

“To all Nigerian women, I say thank you for your resilience, hard work, and dedication to your families and communities.

“Your contributions to national development are invaluable, and I celebrate you all.

“As we mark the birth of Jesus Christ, I pray that His teachings of love, peace, and kindness continue to guide us as individuals and as a nation.

“Let us also remember the vulnerable among us, including women, children, and the elderly, who may be struggling during this time.

“As a nation, we must continue to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has access to opportunities and resources.

“As we look to the new year, I reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social development.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to address the challenges faced by women and girls, including gender-based violence, economic exclusion, and limited access to education and healthcare.” The statement reads in part

 

 

 

 

Owotoki Christiana Temitope

Owotoki Christiana Temitope is a graduate of Mass communication from Bingham University, has a professional Certificate on Human Resource management and a practicing journalist with high professionalism in reporting Human Angle events for over five years. She is also a practicing investigative journalist.

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