Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has called on the male folk to support their women to fulfill their God-given destinies in all spheres of life.
Banigo made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day Celebration.
According to her, the state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is giving women in the state all the required support they need to succeed in all spheres of human endeavors, adding that the Governor believes that women are qualified and can put in their best to contribute towards the development of the nation.
She noted the Wike has chosen a female as his Deputy for two tenures, appointed two female Chief Judges in the State back to back, appointed a female President of the Customary Court of Appeal and supported all the Vice Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas of the State to be women and has appointed several women as Cabinet Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Heads of Departments, Parastatals and Agencies.
The Deputy Governor who expressed gratitude to Governor Wike for speaking against the gender inequality posture of the APC-led Federal Government said it was unfortunate that five gender bills that would have given women better political opportunities were scuttled, by the APC controlled National Assembly.
International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March each year to applaud the socio-economic, political, and cultural feats of women.
On the theme for this year’s celebration which is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, Break the Barriers” Banigo called on all people of goodwill to collectively break the bias and speak up against gender abuse, discrimination and stereotyping to encourage women to attain the fulfilment of their destinies.
