Int’l Womens Day: Foundation Tasks Stakeholders On Bias Against Women, Girls Elimination

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation has called on government and other stakeholders to address structural biases against women and girls in order to build an equitable and peaceful society.
Executive Director of the Foundation, Ms Ann Iyonu, in a message to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, said this year’s celebrations call for urgent action towards eliminating gender violence and the need for increased investment in technology for women and girls.
The Foundation noted that Nigerian women have been making significant contributions towards sustainable development of the country, saying it is therefore timely for governments across levels to initiate policies and programmes that will address the systemic biases against women.
A statement from the Communications Officer of the former Nigerian President’s Foundation, Mr Wealth Ominabo, in commemoration of the International Women Day, expressed appreciation of women’s contributions to nation building.
“The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation celebrates with Nigerian women and others across the world on this year’s International Women’s Day. We acknowledge and appreciate the strides and notable contributions of women towards sustainable development and nation building.
“This year’s theme, ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’, highlights the need for increased investment in technology for girls and women in our society, and the urgent task to ensure that violence against women both online and offline are addressed.
“On International Women’s Day 2023, we renew our call for an inclusive society, one that is just, equitable, devoid of bias and discrimination.
”Let us embrace equity in all spheres of our society, by initiating policies and programmes that will address structural biases against women and girls. This way, we can build an equitable and peaceful society”, it stated.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa