Ohanaeze Laments hardship, Urges Tinubu To Empower Women

Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, bemoaned the severe economic challenges women faced in Nigeria.

He said so many Nigerian women have been forced to close their businesses, faced with pervasive hunger and inaccessibility to adequate healthcare, adding that Nigerian women have nothing to celebrate as they mark the 2024 International Women’s Day.

The statement reads, “In a momentous reflection on the plight of Nigerian women amidst a sinking economy, OHANEZE NDIGBO issues a wake-up call to President Tinubu to appoint a woman to spearhead the nation’s economic revival.

“As Nigeria faces severe economic challenges, realising the themes of International Women’s Day 2024 – “Invest In Women: Accelerate Progress” – seems like an elusive dream, with Nigerian women bearing the brunt of the economic turmoil.

“The harsh reality on the ground paints a dire picture: Nigerian women are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing crisis. The lack of accessible healthcare facilities has led to an alarming rise in maternal mortality rates.

“Inflation rates have crushed the dreams of small and medium businesses run by market women, while pervasive hunger has made it a daunting task for mothers to feed their children or afford their education costs.