Zulum also noted that when the country provides the right environment for women to thrive, they bring value to the table when properly supported by our system.
The governor made these observations on Tuesday at the public presentation of a book titled, “101 Nigerian Women of Impact,” written by Zainab Marwa, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Tuesday.
The event which also had the Ọọni of Ìfẹ, Ọba Adéyẹyé Ogunwusi, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, among other dignitaries in attendance, documents the achievements of 101 Nigerian women who have excelled in their various career paths, to serve as inspiration for other Nigerian women to keep the pursuit of their aspirations alive.
Zulum who was the chairman of the occasion,
stressed, “We are not just here to launch a book. We are here to highlight the incredible achievements of women and the value they bring to the table when properly supported by our system.
“We are here to draw the attention of the nation to the expanding scope of possibilities with women in different areas when we provide the environment for them to thrive,” he noted further.
Also speaking, father of the author, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), in his remark, said, “I always feel elated when someone writes a book or when I am invited to a book launch. As an author myself, I know the importance of books as instruments of human civilisation. My happiness is doubled when the author happens to be my daughter.
“Our world still remains largely a man’s world. The list of achievers still remains largely male in business, entertainment, sports, and what have you.
“A critical assessment of the state of the world today will lay bare the truth that women, and indeed, more women, are standing tall and doing exploits like their male counterparts in different areas of human endeavour.
“Most importantly, as we have come to know, sustainable development cannot be achieved without women. Therefore, women who have paid their dues in their various fields deserve to be recognised, spotlighted and celebrated. This is why the book, by its title and scope, is celebratory and timely,” Marwa pointed out.
The Ọọni of Ìfẹ, in his remark, thanked Marwa for his service to the country, adding that Zainab’s book would inspire more women.
Oba Ogunwusi said, “I want to thank you for every great thing you are doing for this country, Brigadier General Marwa. This book by your daughter would inspire more women to push for their goals,” the monarch maintained.
