women have been urged to become a force to reckon with in pursuit of national progress.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, spoke during launch of “101 Nigerian Women of Impact” by Zainab Marwa, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, yesterday.
“We are not just here to launch a book. We are here to highlight incredible achievements of women and the value they bring to the table…” Zulum said.
Present were Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, Dr. Betta Edu, APC National Women leader, representing President-elect, Bola Tinubu; Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen; Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike, Dabiri-Erewa; and others.
Book reviewer, Femi Adesina, special adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, described the compendium as a “well-written book”.
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Adesina said: “The book spans a period of 2015-2023. The book will incite a passion in young women to reach out to breaking glass ceilings and achieving their dreams.”
Brig Gen Buba Marwa, father of the author and chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said the book aligns with the author’s pursuit in Gender Studies and her involvement with Oxford Women’s Leadership Development Programme at Oxford University.
“A critical assessment of the world today will lay bare the truth that women, and indeed, more women, are standing tall and doing exploits like their male counterparts…”
Dignitaries, including representatives of Femi Otedola; Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, and others, bought copies to support the author’s goal.
Dr. Edu, in her remarks, asserted that Nigerian women have paid the ultimate prize for the development of the country.
“The book represents a promotion for all Nigerian women,” the APC Women Leader said.