The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, had commended women in Kwara State and across the world for their resilience, creativity, and the joy that they bring to every space they occupy.
AbdulRazaq made the commendation on this year’s International Women’s Day celebration.
According to him, “women are critical stakeholders in our society and our quest for sustainable development. They play important roles in development, social cohesion, and progress.”
The governor disclosed that the present administration in the state recognises this, and will continue to promote initiatives, policies, and legislations that protect the rights of women and offer equitable opportunities.
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“The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Accelerate Action’. I believe we have measured up to this in Kwara and will do more. From making history with our female majority cabinet in 2019, we now have a pathfinder law that guarantees at least 35 percent affirmative action for every government appointment. We also enacted the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law, ensuring a safer environment for our girls and women and every other person. We have, among other things, keyed into the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme to get more girls enrolled in school and make their learning journey an exciting experience,” he added.
The governor stated that on this special day, he recommits himself to empowering the women and creating more opportunities for them to thrive.
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