As Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate the International Women’s Day, a Former Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly and Prominent Politician, Rt. Hon. Tola Banjo stressed the importance of recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women as it helps transformed the society for better.
Hon. Tola Banjo while celebrating Nigerian women noted that women have and continue to contribute to the socio-economic development of Nigeria, hence the need to marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
“As we celebrate this day appreciating our women and the roles they played in remolding the society, as a person I am recognising the invaluable role women have played in advancing the progress of the country since independence.
I sincerely saluted the hard-work and dedication of Nigerian women working tirelessly and achieving results in different fields of endeavour, from those sacrificing daily in the markets and farms to train the next generation of leaders, to those breaking limits in education, sports, medical field, arts, entertainment and even in politics, where they are still largely under-represented, I say a very big congratulations on your numerous achievements and I prayed you all reap the fruits of your hard earned labour.
