Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to implementing high-impact policies and programmes designed to uplift women in every sector of society.
The Vice President stated this on Monday when he received in audience, Nigerian Women for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 (NWFTAS 2027), an All Progressives Congress (APC), a women support group for the re-election of President Tinubu.
The group was led by its Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Dr Bisola Edwin-Clark, and National Coordinator, Elsie Mangai.
The VP said the administration is shattering barriers to unleash an unstoppable wave of women’s empowerment across Nigeria, a decision he said is premised on the conviction that women are the backbone of every nation and the livewire of economic activities in every society.
VP Shettima commended the group for its orderly disposition and structured national profile, assuring the women of the administration’s continuous support for its activities and programme.
“Women are the backbone of every society, and the growth and stability of every society. A nation is judged by the way they treat their women.
“I want to convey to you the goodwill, assurance and full support of the President to enable you to carry out your activities successfully,”VP Shettima noted.
The National Coordinator of the support group, Mrs Mangai said they were at the Presidential Villa, to brief the Vice President about the core reasons for their coming on board as well as their activities as a political support group.
Massive Support
She assured the Vice President of massive support for the President, vowing that the group will massively mobilise Nigerians, especially women to cast their votes for the APC presidential candidate.
In mobilising support for the President’s re-election, Mrs Mangai said; “We did not deceive any woman with promises or money. We told them sincerely why we believe the consolidation of you and Mr. President should continue to complete what you both started.
“The bold step taken by this administration in reforming the economy is akin to the resetting of a broken bone, which requires time and space to heal. We are convinced that Nigeria is in the hands of a good captain capable of navigating the ship to a safe harbour. Your consistent advocacy for national unity continues to resonate across various fora.”
Noting that the Vice President’s commitment to national unity had notably been reflected in his words, she quoted the VP as once saying, “What binds us together supercedes what divides us.”
“We are deeply persuaded by this admonition and believe that its message remains as relevant as ever. At time when our national cohesion requires commitment, your words serve as compelling reminder that our shared values, common aspirations and collective destiny are far greater than our differences,” She added.
The Coordinator acknowledged VP Shettima’s humility, unwavering loyalty to the President and peaceful leadership, saying they are qualities that have endeared them to the administration.
She further recalled that the idea of the women support group came up after a thorough observation of the harmonious relationship between President Tinubu and VP Shettima as well as the administration’s courage to introduce reforms that are shaping the economic and political fortunes of the country.
