Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has described women as “God’s special gift to humanity”.
The Governor made the remark yesterday via his official Twitter handle @GovetnorIkpeazu.
While commending the UN for the choice of theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, the Governor lauded the role of women in keeping the world safe as frontline workers especially in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
The Governor’s tweets are reproduced below.
As we mark the International Women's Day today, it is another opportunity to celebrate women as God's special gift to humanity. As regards the theme of this year's celebration, "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world", Our women in Abia have…
— Okezie Ikpeazu (@GovernorIkpeazu) March 8, 2021
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…been especially helpful in the fight against COVID-19 serving as major frontline workers dedicated to our collective safety & well-being.
— Okezie Ikpeazu (@GovernorIkpeazu) March 8, 2021
Government will continue to work towards eradicating every form of practices discriminating against women & inhibiting their…
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…growth by partnering with relevant government agencies, pro-women groups and other relevant bodies to ensure that women are seen as equal partners in our continued search for a better society.
— Okezie Ikpeazu (@GovernorIkpeazu) March 8, 2021
Congratulations to women in Abia and all over the world!
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I join my voice with that of the number one man in the state to appreciate all the women who have contributed in one way or the other towards the entire growth of humanity in general and my personal growth in particular.
May God continue to bless and prosper you all. 🙏🙏🙏