Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has celebrated the strength and resilience and brilliance of women and girls in Nigeria and across the world.
Anyim, in a statement he issued on the occasion of International Women’s Day, described women as the heartbeat of homes, the backbone of the economy, and the architects of the future.
He said it was necessary for women to be lifted and empowered as a way of developing the nation.
The statement reads in full:
“Today, I celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of every woman and girl in Nigeria and across the world. You are the heartbeat of our homes, the backbone of our economy, and the architects of our future. On this International Women’s Day, we do more than recognize your contributions—we commit to removing every barrier that holds you back.
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“This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is a call for bold and immediate change. It is not enough to acknowledge gender inequality; we must dismantle it. It is not enough to admire women’s achievements; we must create more opportunities. It is not enough to condemn gender-based violence; we must eradicate it.
“For too long, women have carried the weight of society while being denied their rightful place in leadership, business, and decision-making. That must end. I stand with you, not just in words, but in action. I pledge to support and champion policies that protect women from violence, empower women entrepreneurs, expand access to education for girls, and make workplaces truly inclusive.
“But this is more than policies—it is about changing mindsets and challenging the status quo. Every father must raise his daughter to believe she is limitless. Every brother must stand as a defender of his sister’s rights. Every husband must uplift his wife as an equal partner. When we lift women, we lift families. When we empower women, we empower nations.
“To every woman reading this: You are unstoppable. You are irreplaceable. You are the future. Today, we celebrate you, but beyond today, we fight for you. The time for hesitation is over. The time for action is now.
“Happy International Women’s Day! Let us all Accelerate Action For Women.”
