Group has called on the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to take the empowerment of girl children seriously.
This call was made at the inauguration of 500 girls/women held at Nexim House, Central business District Abuja, organised by the 1000 Peace Ambassadors Of Nigeria—founded by Honourable Kingsley Onuchie.
Speaking at the press conference hosted by GOLDEN PAGE MAGAZINE on February 22, Mr Onuchie stressed the need for female empowerment to champion gender equality.
Mr Onuchie maintained that when women and girls are supported, they gain opportunities to speak up for their rights and advocate for their communities.
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Ambassador Andrew Onu Adama, one of the speakers and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Andreams Global LTD, stressed the need to empower women in politics and other areas of development.
Mr Adama highlighted the importance of empowering women in different aspects of their specialization to ensure their representation in higher positions in the future.
Another speaker, Ambassador Arvind Sarangdal, CEO of Four Corner Innovation Construction Ltd, questioned how many female presidents or governors Nigeria had produced and emphasised the need to empower women in areas such as construction, medical science, politics, and other aspects of development to secure successful careers.
He suggested that empowerment programs should begin in rural areas because those communities form the foundation of the country.
For Zainab Salisu, CEO of Zemar Empowerment Foundation, teaching girls and women self-defense skills, both physically and mentally through martial arts, is one form of empowerment.
Ambassador Eghonghon Ogbeide, CEO IDreams World Foundation, Temidayo Samuel Oni of Fxcess Nigeria, Mahon Acho Righteous, former member House of Assembly candidate from Taraba, Representatives from Special Babe Care Vagina Care Group, and a few others spoke about the impact of empowering the girl child in society and creating a conducive environment for their survival.
