Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that empowering women economically is one of the guaranteed pathways to reducing poverty, achieving equity, and fostering lasting peace.
Mahmoud stated this at an economic empowerment forum organised for women political leaders and economic experts on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
The Minister expressed delight that under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda has prioritised gender inclusion, youth development and creation of opportunities that enable women to thrive as innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
She, therefore, reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to building an enabling environment where women have equitable access to finance, skills, and markets that would allow them to fully contribute to national development.
Mahmoud commended the organisers of the forum for providing a platform where ideas, policies, and strategies could converge to accelerate progress on women’s empowerment.
“This gathering underscores the truth that gender equality is not a privilege but a fundamental right, and financing inclusive growth is a responsibility we must all shoulder.
“This platform is not only timely but also pivotal in our collective pursuit of inclusive growth, sustainable peace, and the promotion of human rights,” she said.
Mahmoud emphasised that by placing women at the centre of economic development, the world would be investing in the transformation of families, communities, and nations.
The forum with the theme: “Scaling women’s economic empowerment: financing inclusive growth for peace, development, and human rights”, brought together policy makers, political leaders, giants of industries, innovators, diplomats, and other stakeholders to chart a course for women empowerment.
