2023 IWD: Wife of Gombe Gov Salutes Women’s Drive
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The Wife of Gombe State Governor, Asma’u Inuwa Yahaya, says she is impressed with the development of Gombe women in the education of their children, adding that their determination and commitment in various trades acquisitions and businesses acumen for self reliant is greatly rewarding and commendable.
Yahaya expressed the optimism at the International Women’s Day celebration in Gombe, pointing out that their determination is helping in providing great support to the immediate family, the community and society at large.
She lamented that the unique qualities of women made them to become strong pillars of the family, worthy of celebrating everyday and every time.
She added that to curb the societal ills and challenges of the society did not deter them from achieving their dreams in the homes, academics, politics, trades or business, rather, they summoned courage and strength to support and embrace each other through thick and thin not only to make ends meet , but to maintain an appreciable level of contentment for a good and sustainable future.
She also expressed appreciation to her husband the governor for giving Gombe women , the level playing ground in terms of opportunities that secured them many positions in their fields of human endeavour.
“When it comes to digital innovation and technology, the Inuwa administration has included a lot of women and youths in its computer skills and capacity training, under the human capacity development of the AT RISK CHILDREN PROJECT (ARC- P)and in some of our women empowerment programs ,a clear indication of the government’s support for women and their inclusion in governance for gender equality.
“As we celebrate this all important occasion today, it is my best wishes to see our great Nigerian women continue to prosper in actualising their potentials to the fullest, because we (women) are a powerful asset of socio-economic development,” Wife of Gombe State Governor added.
