By Chris Nyamtu
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to strengthen institutions across the country to safeguard the rights of women and the girl child.
Hajiya Imaan gave the assurance during the disbursement of empowerment equipment to women and youths, alongside a free medical outreach, held at the Muhammadu Cindo Keffi Square in Nasarawa State.
The event attracted a large crowd of residents mostly women and youths who turned out in their hundreds to benefit from the empowerment and medical intervention programme.
Speaking with journalists, the Minister said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, anchored on the Renewed Hope Agenda, is translating its promises into impactful actions aimed at lifting citizens out of poverty and strengthening the economy.
“This government is committed to ensuring that every Nigerian, especially the vulnerable, women and the girl child, is protected from hunger and any form of molestation. We will continue to strengthen systems and institutions across the country.
This is not just about programmes but about action. President Tinubu is relentlessly working to drive the economy towards sustainable growth and resilience,” she said.
Hajiya Imaan highlighted that, within the past year, the Ministry of Women Affairs has implemented a sustainable action plan to address gender-based violence and ensure the protection of the girl child nationwide.
She further noted that Nigerian women remain central to the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to build a strong, inclusive economy and improve living standards.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Muhammed Bello Goronyo, described the programme as a demonstration of the Tinubu administration’s effort to bring its policies closer to the grassroots. He emphasized the need for peace, unity, and collective support for leadership to foster development.
In his remarks, the Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Aliyu Bello, said the empowerment and medical intervention initiative directly responds to the needs of the people.
Some beneficiaries, including Mallam Ado Yahaya and Mrs. Lami Kefas who received a water pump and grinding machine respectively , expressed joy, describing the gesture as life-changing and a boost to their household income.
Over 1,200 women and youths benefited from the initiative, receiving items such as sewing machines, generators, water pumps for dry-season farming, wrappers, and food items.
The highlight of the event was the flag-off of a free medical outreach for women, children, and the elderly.( Radio Nigeria)