By Our correspondent
As the world marks the International Women’s Day today,the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly,Rt.Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has extolled the contributions of many notable women in Nigeria to the growth and development of the country, describing them as virtuous women.
In his Goodwill Message to women in the State on behalf of the State Legislature,as they mark their day,Rt.Hon.Udeze called on various Legislative Institutions in the country to accord women their rightfully positions with maximum security through legislation.
The Speaker who described women as veritable instruments for national development and societal reformation, enjoined them to uphold those attributes that portray them as virtuous women and shun acts capable of debasing their status.
He commended the wife of the State Governor,Dr.Mrs.Nonye Soludo for her contributions towards the upliftment of the living condition of the citizenry through her Pet Project”Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo”, adding that her passion for a healthy living has continued to benefit Ndi Anambra immensely especially women, children and other vulnerable persons in the state.
Rt.Hon.Udeze while calling for the abrogation of all obnoxious laws and harmful practices against women, urged government at different levels to give women a chance to excel in their endeavours by empowering them politically and economically.
