By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
As people all over the world celebrate women today, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has lauded women for the great strides they have made in accelerating the development of the state.
In a goodwill message to the women of Akwa Ibom on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day, Eno commended Akwa Ibom women for their exploits and accomplishments in every area of human life.
The message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerette Udoh, reads in part, “let me on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State congratulate our resourceful women on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day.
“The theme of this year’s celebration: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, couldn’t have been more apt.
“Margaret Thatcher, the late former British Prime Minister illustrated succinctly the role women play when she famously stated that “ if you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.
“The wonderful women of Akwa Ibom State, have done great things- from managing our homes, making huge strides in both private and public sectors and being in the vanguard of pushing morality in our society.” The statement said.
The Governor maintained that investing in the girl child has continued to benefit the society and assured of the support of his administration to prepare the girl child and women for emerging opportunities and running a gender friendly government.
“Investing in the girl child, is guaranteed to bear great rewards for our society, as Margaret Thatcher aptly stated. We will continue to support this great effort and prepare our women for the opportunities tomorrow may offer.
“We will continue to run a gender- inclusive government as currently reflected in our State Exco, the Transition committees, membership of Boards and other extra Ministerial Departments, among others.I wish our women a happy 2024 International Women’s Day!.” The statement concluded.
