Acting President Osinbajo Orders N1.6Bn Loan For Women

                                 

Acting President Osinbajo has approved N1.6 billion for Women Empowerment Fund.He said on Wednesday on the Occasion of International Women's Day that this administration is committed to protecting women
from all gender based violence particularly those in living “where the security situation is difficult and living conditions are challenging.”

“On International Women’s Day, I would like to, on behalf of the President, government and people of Nigeria, recognise and appreciate the very valuable work done, and role played by women in our country, over the years, since the struggle for independence,” 

“We must strive to use our laws, cultural and religious institutions as well as our resources to empower women, give them opportunity, and protect their rights to a safe, healthy, stable life in our country.”

Osinbajo said the government acknowledged and valued the contributions women were making to national development, affirming that

“They do this daily working within and outside the home as well as in public life. Indeed they sometimes are the sole providers for their families.