The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the achievements of women in leadership.
The council highlighted the “resilience, achievements, and contributions” of women across various sectors, echoing this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action”.
The election of Grace Ike as the first female Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council after 41 years was cited as a significant milestone.
Ms Ike said her victory demonstrated that “leadership is about vision and ability, not gender”.
She also called on women in politics to support each other, criticising those who “betray their own kind for personal gain or political advantage”.
“Women play a key role in elections, not only as voters but as leaders, candidates, and agents of change,” she said.
Ms Ike urged leaders and the government to invest in promoting women’s rights and gender equality, emphasising the importance of creating opportunities for women to take on leadership roles.
The NUJ FCT Council called on stakeholders to support and empower women, ensuring they have access to platforms to contribute to society.
“As more women take up leadership roles, the impact is evident in journalism, governance, and various other fields,” the council said in a statement.
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