The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari yesterday charged Nigerian women to be at the forefront of the nation's Unity especially now that some people are spreading hate speeches intended to destroy the country. Aisha Buhari made the statement on Thursday in Owerri at the Imo State August Meeting organized by the Wife of the Imo state Governor, Nneoma Okorocha.
According to her, “Women should lead in the process to make Nigeria one united country. I see this gathering as a gathering of women to come together and discuss development issues"
“I also see this gathering as a celebration of the resourcefulness of womanhood. We women are building bridges for peace in the country. I also promise to give my own support in the development of humanity. We women are building bridges for peace in the country” She added.
In her own remarks, the wife of the Governor described women as indispensable tool in national development. She however stressed that for this to be achieved, the government must pay particular attention to the education of the girl child. She assured that the Imo state government will redouble efforts in this regards.
“As already stated, women are an indispensable group in the development of any nation and a fundamental instrument for transforming the society into a better one as they accelerate the economic, religious and socio-political orders. Specifically, the needed transformation will be possible, if education is acquired by all women.”
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