The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) to promote gender equality and women’s rights.
The President of ACCI, Dr. Al-Mujtaba Abubakar in his message to celebrate women on the occasion of the 2023 IWD said, ACCI would continue to appreciate the role of women in the development of nations and economies across the globe.
He pointed out that many of them have broken all barriers even in technology and reached the pinnacle of success in every aspect of life.
“Technology is key to advancing gender equality and when women and girls are allowed to access and use technology safely, their voices can be heard and they can also transform their future. It would also build them a vibrant business environment that can effectively help in contributing their quota to the national economy,” he said.
The ACCI boss charged appropriate authorities to keep funding and supporting women in the area of technological advancement that would spur them to greater development.
While calling on the governments at all levels to promote gender equality and equity, Dr. Abubakar stated that if women were given equal opportunity, they will produce greater results as it is their natural ability to do so.
The President also said that “ACCI places priority on women hence, celebrating them as often as possible, but this occasion provides another opportunity to honor their efforts and achievements in the family, in social work, in education, in sports, ICT, in innovation, in politics and national development amongst others, where they continue to leave indelible marks.”
“On behalf of the Executive Councils of ACCI, I sincerely wish our women a happy International Women’s Day and pray that God will continue to strengthen them to keep supporting their families, and the country and expand their business.”
The annual celebration of women across the world on the 8th of March was set aside by the United Nations to uphold women’s achievements, recognise challenges, and focus on the right of women and gender equality.
The 2023 celebration themed; “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”.
