Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has described women as the cradle of life and society, calling on all stakeholders to ensure educating the girl child, as it is the most powerful weapon against oppression and relegation.
The governor stated this on Saturday to mark the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration.He described the contributions of women as vital, stating that without the women, communities would weaken, the economy would suffer and families would forever be searching for a direction.Governor Hyacinth Alia, who stressed the key roles played by Benue women in the areas of farming, trade, lawmaking, teaching, policymaking,as well as physicians and nurses, he called on the men never to look down on the women.The governor emphasized that women are not just mothers in the genuine sense of the world; but also farmers, traders, lawmakers, teachers, specialists, and policymakers which Without their contributions, will make the economy to stand still. He described this year’s theme of the celebration, which is “Advance Action,” as timely, urging all stakeholders to speed up actions aimed at achieving gender equality, addressing the slow pace of progress among women, thereby empowering them and the girl child.Fr.Alia decry that Despite their invaluable role, very many women still struggle in the regressive waters of inequality. Some denied quality education and equal rights in The society.TheGovernor, who described his administration as one that is favourable to the women, considering the number of women appointees who are not just participants but decision-makers in governance.According to the Governor, attention has been handed out to empowerment programmes for the women in the 2025 budget of the State, revealing that grants and soft loans will be offered to the women through their cooperative groups, to kick-start trade, agriculture, petty-businesses and several other ventures capable of improving their personal income and self-reliance.While calling on all to raise their voices for the women who cannot speak and to help push aside barriers that hold women down, the Governor emphasized on the need to invest in the education, empowerment and uplifting of women, insisting that every child, regardless of gender or background, should have access to quality education.
