The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for equal opportunities for women and girls to learn, lead, work, dream and thrive without limitations imposed by gender, culture, religion or social barriers.
Soludo made the call on Wednesday in a message marking Women’s Equality Day, observed annually on Aug. 26, with the theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920, which secured women’s constitutional right to vote.
Soludo celebrated the strength, brilliance and resilience of women, as well as their contributions to families, communities and society.
She stressed that equality was not about giving women an unfair advantage but ensuring that every woman and girl could realize her full potential.
“Equality is not about giving women an advantage; it is about ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, work, dream and thrive without limitations imposed by gender, culture, religion, or social impediment,” she said.
According to her, empowering women strengthens families, builds healthier communities and drives social and economic progress.
She urged stakeholders to create environments where every girl could envision a positive future and every woman could occupy her rightful place in society.
The governor’s wife also celebrated women who inspire, nurture, lead and transform their communities through their contributions.
She called for sustained efforts to create spaces where women’s voices are heard, their contributions valued and their potential fully realized.
Soludo wished women a fulfilling Women’s Equality Day and urged society to strengthen its commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
source: NAN
