Recently, the International Women’s Day 2024 with the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” was celebrated globally.
Although the United Nations mainstreamed this event in 1977, its origin is actually traced to the period of the Russian Revolution... Although the United Nations mainstreamed this event in 1977, its origin is actually traced to the period of the Russian Revolution when on March 8, 1917 a national holiday was declared to honour women. Subsequently it became an annual event by the socialist movement and most communist countries.
Addressing these systemic inequalities requires deliberate efforts to amplify the voices of marginalised women and now is the time to ensure women’s rights across different aspects of life is secure. The advocacy for gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.
We also need to invest in women’s health by ensuring they are registered under health insurance schemes to reduce out of pocket expenditure, child and mother mortality rate, increase access to health care services including reproductive health services which will lead to a healthier family and community at large.
Investing in women is not just the right thing to do; it’s a strategic imperative for fostering inclusion and building more resilient, equitable societies. By empowering women economically, socially, and politically, governments, businesses, and communities can unlock untapped potential and create opportunities for all. As we work towards a more inclusive future, let us recognise the transformative power of investing in women and commit to making it a priority in our policies and practices.
Facts have emerged that some eminent elders in Ibadanland have met former Governor Rashidi Ladoja, who is also the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, over the rift between him and some high chiefs promoted to the status of Obas in the ancient city. Plans are underway to assemble 120 Nigerian researchers, startups and stakeholders in the artificial intelligence space to develop a robust framework for AI adoption in the country.
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