Muhammadu Buhari- Committed To Empower Women If Voted Into Power

The All progressive Congress presidential candidate (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd),  restated his commitment to empower Nigerian women by ensuring that the rights of women as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution, is protected under his government.

Buhari’s take or status was contained in a special message to Nigerian women, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day which took place on the 8th of March 2015.

Quoted:

“My plan for Nigerian women has been made clear in ‘my manifesto and vision for Nigeria’’. He however said that he would like to use the special opportunity given to me and the world at large to celebrate women, and also to reiterate my personal commitment to the advancement of Nigerian women in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.

In light of his ‘My Manifesto and Vision for Nigeria’ document released to the media in December 2014, Buhari guaranteed that women will be adequately represented in government appointments.

He also promised to provide greater opportunities for females in education, job creation, and economic empowerment. Recognize and protect women empowerment and gender equality with special emphasis on economic activities in the rural areas,” he said.

He added that he would use the party structures to promote the concept of reserving a minimum number of seats in the states and National Assembly, for women.