Commitment to Girl-Child Education and Gender Empowerment
Vice President Kashim Shettima reiterated the Bola Tinubu administration’s dedication to the issues of girl-child education and gender empowerment. He emphasized that President Tinubu would prioritize these concerns in the policies and programs of the federal government. The Vice President commended the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts in promoting girl-child education and acknowledged President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to education and the empowerment of women.
Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 5
Vice President Shettima emphasized that the current administration would vigorously pursue SDGs 4 and 5, which focus on quality education and gender equality. He highlighted President Tinubu’s passionate advocacy for girl-child education and belief in empowering women. The Vice President acknowledged the crucial role that education and the treatment of women play in the prosperity and respect of society.
UN Delegation Commends Nigerian Government’s Efforts
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and Malala Yousafzai expressed their appreciation for the Federal Government’s efforts in promoting goals 4 and 5 of the SDGs. They acknowledged the progress made in the areas of gender equity and education for girls across the country. Both Mohammed and Yousafzai praised President Tinubu’s commitment to education and welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Nigerian government to strengthen education, particularly for the girl-child.
