UNESCO scores Buhari high on women inclusion in governance

Steven Onyekwelu, Spotlight Project Manager, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari demonstrated great inclusion of women in governance.

Onyekwelu said this at the occasion of the International Women’s Day in Abuja, with the theme of this year’s celebration “Choose to Challenge.”

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He said UNESCO was satisfied with Buhari’s commitment to women empowerment and equality.

“We’re satisfied. As a matter of fact, His Excellency, the president, is doing a lot to ensure that inclusion in every area in terms of governance, education, in terms of health, women are included,” he said. (NAN)