EMPOWERING WOMEN: THE KEY TO UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S POTENTIAL BY NSITF BOSS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS—Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, MD/CEO of NSITF, has emphasized that empowering women is an economic and social necessity, not just a moral obligation.
Key Issues:
– _”Empowering women is not simply a moral obligation–it is an economic and social necessity.”_ – Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye
– Equal Opportunities: Women need fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to social protection for societies to become stronger and economies to grow more resilient.
– _”When women are empowered with equal opportunities, fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to social protection, societies become more stronger and economies grow more resilient.”_ – Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye
– Amplifying Women’s Voices: The Women Commission is commended for championing women’s causes and creating platforms that amplify their voices and concerns.
– _”The theme of this year’s International Women Day, ‘Empowering Women: The Path to Equal Rights and Social Justice,’ is both timely and significant.”_ – Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye
While acknowledging the contributions of Nigerian women to national development, he however, lamented that many women still faced barriers limiting their access to opportunities and affirmed the NSITF’s commitment to promoting a safe workplace for women and all workers.
The MD urged a commitment by stakeholders to “building a future where every woman has opportunity to work in a safe environment, earn a fair income, and participate fully in decision-making processes that shaped our economy and society.”
In his address at the occasion, the President-General of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Osifo, noted that “Women remain pivotal contributors to our workplaces, our communities, and our nation’s progress.”
He rued the inequalities facing women even as he revealed that the TUC had taken bold steps to end inequalities and institutionalize gender inclusion.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Vanessa Phala Moyo, Country Director for International Labour Organization (ILO) stated that “International Women Day offers the world an annual opportunity to recognise women’s achievements, confront persistent inequalities, and reaffirm our collective commitment to social justice.”
She called attention to “structural barriers that continue to hinder women’s full enjoyment of rights in the world of work”, which she said, should be a call to action.
Summing up, Comrade Esther Saabe Ahmadu, Chairperson, TUC Nigeria Women Commission added her voice to the call for women inclusion saying “as we reflect on the struggles and triumph of women across the globe, it is clear that while we have come a long way, there is still much work to be done to ensure that women are not only seen and heard but also empowered in every sphere of life.”
The occasion had in attendance labour leaders, women leaders, representatives of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and other stakeholders.
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