Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a woman for the revival of the nation’s economy, as the world marks International Women’s Day.
ln a statement on Sunday by the factional Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, Ohanaeze stated that the economic hardship on ground paints a dire picture that Nigerian women are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing crisis.
The statement noted that the lack of accessible healthcare facilities has led to an alarming rise in maternal mortality rates including the Inflation rates which have crushed the dreams of small and medium businesses run by market women.
The organisation added that the present hunger in the land has made it a daunting task for mothers to feed their children or afford their education costs.
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“Ohanaeze makes an impassioned plea to President Tinubu to avert Nigeria’s total collapse. The current economic team is struggling to find solutions, and the deep-rooted damage cannot be fixed by their efforts alone. Only a globally experienced Nigerian female economist can steer Nigeria away from the brink of disaster and offer a glimmer of hope in the tumultuous economic landscape.
“Emphasizes the bitter truth that Nigerian women have little cause for celebration compared to their global counterparts thriving in prosperous economies. The call to action is clear, President Tinubu must make tough decisions, including overhauling his economic team.
“The blame isn’t solely on the federal level; state Governors also shoulder responsibility for Nigeria’s economic woes. Immediate intervention is crucial at all governance levels to prevent further suffering among women, children, and youth.”
Ohanaeze prayed for wisdom for Tinubu to navigate Nigeria through these economic storms towards a brighter future for all.
