Buhari sends Goodwill Message to Nigerian Women; Promises to Remain Committed to Them if Elected
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has maintained that he is committed to empowering Nigerian women.
Buhari said this on Sunday in a statement released in Abuja and signed by Malam Garba Shehu, the Director Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day.
In the statement tagged “Special message to Nigerian women”, Buhari said: ”My plan for Nigerian women has been made clear in ‘My Manifesto and Vision for Nigeria’. I like to use this special opportunity set aside to celebrate women, to reiterate my personal commitment to the advancement of Nigerian women in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.
”Women all over the world are playing an ever increasing role in moving their nations forward both in and outside government.
”In keeping with the times, my government will ensure that Nigerian women are given the opportunity to rise and play an even more prominent role in moving out great nation forward.”
In his Manifesto and Vision for Nigeria document released to the media in Dec. 2014, Buhari had guaranteed that women would be adequately represented in government appointments. He also promised to provide greater opportunities for females in education, job creation, and economic empowerment.
