On Tuesday President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigerian women occupy strategic positions in the current administration.
The Nigerian Leader made the assertion when he received the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Mrs Winnie Byanyima at State House, Abuja.
According to Buhari, “Women hold strategic positions in this administration. The Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning is headed by a woman.
President Buhari said the Civil Service of the Federation is headed by another woman, adding that the administration would continue to empower them across the country.
On infrastructure renewal, he noted that the country lost good opportunities, ‘but we can’t continue to cry over spilt milk. We are now doing our best in concert with some developed countries.”
Also speaking, Mrs. Winnie Byanyima, described the president as ‘African hero’, adding that the effort of his administration in controlling COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS in the country was commendable.
“I salute your leadership in Nigeria and Africa. It is very robust. I praise you for it”, she added.
She stated that Nigeria has great women who need to be helped to participate in active politics.
“Nigeria has great women. I admire this country. Please open more space for them in active politics”, she said.
