By David Kabiyesi
Wife of Borno governor, Hajiya Falmata Zulum, has reiterated her husband’s commitment to women empowerment in the state.
Speaking on this year’s International Women’s Day in Maiduguri, Mrs. Zulum said it is important to consolidate on progress made so far by the administration in empowering women across the state through robust, broad programs that will impact positively women
“His Excellency, Governor of Borno State has provided cash assistance for early recovery to both male and female-headed households as an example of equal opportunity without discrimination based on gender.
“I wish to also use this opportunity to thank the state legislature for their support on issues concerning women, and we count on you for more support on the protection of rights of women,” she said.
The governor’s wife, who described this year’s theme “DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality” as apt and timely, urged for focused attention on girl-child education to address it.
“We believe that for us to effectively promote and key into this year’s theme, we need to have more girls enrolled in our school and ensure their completion at all levels of education.
“Further, we celebrate our young women who are already engaged both in hard and software aspects of ICT. With more support and encouragement, more women will make it,’’ she said.
