𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧

....... 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has recently praised the ingenuity and contributions of Nigerian women as the world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8. 

This day serves as a reminder of the cultural, political, social, and economic achievements made by women, as well as an opportunity to inspire efforts to end gender biases and discrimination and achieve gender equality.

In a statement released by his special assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu highlighted the invaluable role that women play in advancing the progress of the country. 

He emphasized that the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ aligns with the agenda of the 10th House of Representatives to improve women’s political representation. 

As the Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Kalu expressed his commitment to addressing the issue of gender imbalance through the ongoing exercise.

While acknowledging the strides made by women worldwide, Kalu also pointed out the sobering statistic that only 25.5% of women hold seats in national parliaments globally. 

This serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. Kalu called for all stakeholders to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and empower women to participate at all levels, including in the political sphere.

Kalu commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing several women to his cabinet, recognizing their hard work and dedication in various fields of endeavor. 

He emphasized the importance of investing in women, not only as the right thing to do but as essential for a thriving and equitable society. 

Kalu urged Nigeria to champion inclusive progress and explore innovative solutions, such as seat reservations, to bridge the gender gap.

On this International Women’s Day, Kalu called for a commitment to dismantling barriers and creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of gender, can reach their full potential. 

He emphasized that when women are inspired to be included, there is a sense of belonging, relevance, empowerment, and democracy thrives. 

Kalu reiterated the importance of the House Constitution Review Committee’s work in repositioning women in the country and ensuring their full participation in all aspects of society.

In conclusion, Deputy Speaker Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu’s recognition of the ingenuity and contributions of Nigerian women on International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts needed to achieve gender equality and empower women to reach their full potential. 

Through inclusivity and empowerment, Nigeria can create a more equitable and thriving society for all its citizens.

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