Commissioner Onyekesi reaffirms commitment to promoting equality, empowerment of Anambra women
By Our reporter
The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Anambra State, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, describing African women and girls as the backbone of families, communities, and nations.
In a statement issued to mark the occasion, the Commissioner commended the strength, resilience, and brilliance that African women and girls continue to display across every sphere of life, from the home to the boardroom, noting that their contributions remain central to the growth and stability of society.
Mrs. Onyekesi reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry, under the administration of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, to promoting equality, empowerment, and opportunities that enable every woman and girl to thrive. She stated that the Ministry would continue to champion policies and programmes that protect the rights of women and girls, while creating platforms for their advancement in education, leadership, and economic empowerment.
The Commissioner used the occasion to call on stakeholders, families, and communities to join hands in nurturing the potential of African women and girls, stressing that a society that empowers its women and girls builds a stronger and more prosperous future for all.
