By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Delta State
In solidarity with the female gender and in celebration of the 2022 International Women’s Day, a former Senator and immediate past Pro-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Distinguished Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, PhD, CON, Ugonwanyi ndi Igbo has showered praises on the Nigeria women stating that women are key to nation development.
Ugonwanyi ndi Igbo who disclosed this in a press release through her Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Victor Kelechi Onyendi noted that, Nigeria Women have proven themselves beyond any doubt and also set an unassailable track records in their various areas of endeavors.
She however decried the continued marginalization of the female gender in the world, especially in the politics of Nigeria and other positions of trust despite all they have achieve over the years.
She encouraged the women to continue in their quest for inclusiveness and a society devoid of intimidation and discrimination against the female folks.
On the bill for the Affirmative action for women in political party administration which was rejected by the National Assembly, Senator Nwaogu, said it was a clear evidence of the unjust, unfair and biased treatment meted out on women over the years, and urged the National Assembly to reconsider their decision.