By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau
The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs. Paulen Tallen has said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the memorandum on the Revised National Gender Policy 2021-2026 presented to Council for approval.
Speaking to State House Correspondents after the weekly FEC meeting at Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his support for the womenfolk.
According to her: “Today, the Ministry of Women Affairs presented a memo on the national gender policy to the Federal Executive Council. This memo is a revised national gender policy 2021 – 2026. It represents a set of minimum standards expected of Nigerian government to meet its mandate for gender equality, good governance, accountability and being socially responsive to the needs of its vulnerable group”.
“Equity remains the foundation of the core principles of agenda 2030 which says ‘Leave no one behind’.
“I want to put on record that Mr. President has done so much to support women through numerous pro-woman projects”.
“This memo today that has been approved by council has gone again to clearly state the fact that Mr. President is committed to make a difference as far as women issues are concerned”.
“This has also come at the right time. I’m sure you’re all aware that the whole month of March is set aside by the international community to United Nations to celebrate activities that concern women and women’s contribution towards national development”.
“I seize this opportunity to thank Mr. President on behalf of all Nigerian women for this gift of the approval of this memo at this time as we celebrate the International Women’s Day”.
