Give More Opportunities To Women, Girl Child. . . NPC Boss Tells FG.

By Mike Aladenika. 

The National Population Commission (NPC) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize decisions and actions that provide women and girls, including those living with disability, irrespective of where they reside, all the opportunities through education, health-care services, jobs, resources and services to guarantee they are exercising their Rights and Choices. 

The Chairman, National Population Commission(NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, who started this at the NPC's Headquarters, Abuja, Tuesday, at a media briefing to commemorate the year 2023 World Population Day with the theme, "Unleashing the power of gender Equality: Uplifting the Voices of Women and girls to unluck our world's infinite possibilities said "It behoves on all of us (government, parliamentarians at all levels, stakeholders, civil society organizations; traditional and religious leaders, the media, donors, and partners) to secure and guarantee the empowerment of women and girls by lifting their voices across the nation so that they can be heard, acknowledged and responded to. 

Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, said "if the global population  progetion which stated that Nigeria is expected to be a major contributor to the global population growth between now and 2050 is anything to go by then our current population estimated at slightly over 216 million, will then place Nigeria as the sixth most populated nation in the world.

"Women and Girls represent almost (49.7%), half of our entire population. However, this unique population group, more often, are neglected across all societies and communities and are not accorded the deserved attention and experience limited access to opportunities.

"The context of this year’s commemoration is a reminder that arouses attention and which requires actions that will facilitate the sustainable creation of opportunities that will empower women and girls for a secure future for all.  

 Addressing the perspectives of women and girls' Rights and Choices to pave the way for achieving SDG 5 “Achieving Gender Equity” the Nigeria Population Commission (NPC) Boss said a secured and  unlimited Access to quality formal education and being well-educated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), including acquiring livelihood skills and entrepreneurship. Secured planned and organized Access to decent work and employment outside the home and enjoying equal wages at par with their male counterpart to achieve economic empowerment, as well as Involvement in decision-making roles in many aspects of life, including leadership positions,Undisruptive access to quality and affordable health care services including maternity services plus sexual and reproductive health care services must be guaranteed among other fundamental rights.

"The extent to which this Rights is promoted and exercised, explains the impact of fertility on the social well-being of the population, particularly of women, adolescent girls and young people.

Therefore, “Unleash the Power of Equality” is embedded in investing in and creating equitable access to quality education as necessary and sufficient conditions to allow women and girls opportunities to exercise their rights and choices. Thus, empowering women and girls is fundamental for achieving enduring peace, progress and prosperity in Nigeria and the world at large.

"I am hoping beyond doubt, that our dear President who in his maiden speech, expressed commitment to addressing women's issues as one of his top priorities, will ensure Nigeria fulfills that commitment to realize the Power of Gender Equality, make progress on SDG 5, achieve population management and significant demographic transition.

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