Eyong, who disclosed this at the UN Women Nigeria Media Partners Conference 2023 in Abuja noted that women are only asking for equal opportunities for all genders to excel.
“We are not talking about women taking over men’s position but to provide equal opportunities to women just as men, removing the inequalities that block people from progressing,” she said.
Eyong, who spoke on the theme of the conference ‘Escalating media action for women’s empowerment and ending violence against women and girls,’ called on the media to help end gender-based violence, and promote women’s empowerment and equality.
“The work we do is changing behaviour and we know the media can help us. We want to bring women’s issues to the front burner,” she said.
She said gender inequality had stopped Nigeria from achieving the MDGs and SDGs.
According to her, achieving 35 per cent affirmative action is important to bring about development in Nigeria.
The Enechi Ekuma IV Okposi Kingdom in Ohaozara, Ebonyi State, Onyie Agwu, assured the conference of the backing of Nigeria’s traditional institution.
The traditional ruler who said he had the backing of his colleagues across Africa, said the institution supports all efforts to empower women, bring them out of poverty and fight against gender-based violence.
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