The commission at a ceremony on Friday marking the International Women’s Day in Agbor, Delta State, urged the various tiers of government to evolve measures that will enable the girl child to secure access to quality education.
The NDDC Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, represented by his Special Assistant, John Aleh, while speaking at the ceremony stated that “as a pivotal segment of the population, educating the girl child empowers women to succeed in all areas of life”.
In separate remarks, women who spoke at the event commended Ebie and the NDDC for supporting the fight for the education and empowerment of women.
The guest speaker, Mrs. Ben Goziem, who spoke on “Girl Child Education” said that women are the heart of the nation, hence, they should be equipped with sound education.
She said, “It is very important for the girl child to be educated.
“A good education is a foundation for the girl child. An educated woman possesses so many attributes that will make her survive tomorrow’s challenges.”
She urged the government at all levels to continue to support the education of the girl child.
Another speaker, Mrs Blessing Akachu, stated that women play diverse roles in society, hence, the importance of staying healthy at all times.
She advised women to always engage in physical exercises, sleep well, particularly at night, reduce or manage stress, go for regular medical checkups, maintain personal hygiene and eat an adequate and balanced diet.
She said, “Physical exercise is very important in our lives. We must be physically active, it helps the heart to circulate blood well and it also helps the brain cells. Also, engage in regular checkups on your blood pressure, blood sugar, breast cancer, cholesterol and other diseases as it will help prolong your life.”
She added that women are nation builders, therefore, their health, should be taken seriously.
Speaking earlier, the coordinator of the Abba Charity Foundation, Mrs Charity Abba, canvassed for the inclusion of more women at decision-making levels of government.
Dignitaries in attendance at the event included the Executive Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Hon. Doris Uboh; wife of former chairman, Ika South Local Government Council, Mrs Clara Ibude; wife of former vice-chairman, Ika South Local Government, Mrs Rosemary Ogini as well as women drawn from Ika Federal Constituency and staff of NDDC.
