Former member of the National Assembly and the immediate past Pro-Chancellor University of Calabar, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, PhD, CON, (Ugonwanyi ndi Igbo) has showered praises on Nigerian women as they mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
‘Ugonwanyi ndi Igbo’ who disclosed this in a press release through her Special Adviser Media and Publicity Victor Kelechi Onyendi, said that Nigerian Women have proven themselves and also set an unassailable track records in their various areas of endeavors.
She decried the continued marginalization of the female gender in the world, especially in the politics of Nigeria and other positions of trust despite all they have been able to achieve over the years.
She encouraged the women to continue in their quest for inclusiveness and a society devoid of intimidation and discrimination against the female gender.
On the bill for the Affirmative action for women in political party administration which was rejected by the National Assembly, Senator Nwaogu, said it was a clear evidence of the unjust, unfair and biased treatment meted out on women over the years, and urged the National Assembly to reconsider their decision.
