News Investigators/ Vice President Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implementing high-impact policies and programmes designed to uplift women in every sector of society.
Shettima said this on Monday when he granted audience to the Nigerian Women for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 (NWFTAS 2027), an All Progressives Congress (APC) women support group.
The group was led to the Presidential Villa, Abuja by its Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), High Chief Bisola Edwin-Clark, and National Coordinator/Convener, Elsie Mangai.
He said the administration was shattering barriers to unleash an unstoppable wave of women’s empowerment across the country.
According to Shettima, women are the backbone of every nation and the livewire of economic activities in every society.
The vice president commended the group for its orderly disposition and structured national profile.
Shettima assured the women of the Tinubu’s administration continuous support for its activities and programme.
“Women are the backbone of every society, and the growth and stability of every society. A nation is judged by the way they treat their women.
“I want to convey to you the goodwill and the assurance as well as maximum support of Mr President to enable you to carry out your activities,” Shettima noted.
Earlier, Mangai said they were at the Presidential Villa, to brief the VP Shettima about the core reasons for their coming on board as well as their activities as a political support group.
She assured Shettima of massive support for the President, and pledged that the group would massively mobilise Nigerians, especially women to cast their votes for the APC presidential candidate.
“We did not deceive any woman with promises or money. We told them sincerely why we believe the consolidation of you and Mr President should continue to complete what you both started.
“The bold step taken by this administration in reforming the economy is akin to the resetting of a broken bone, which requires time and space to heal.
” We are convinced that Nigeria is in the hands of a good captain capable of navigating the ship to a safe harbour. Your consistent advocacy for national unity continues to resonate across various fora.”
She said that the vice president’s commitment to national unity had notably been reflected in his words.
Mangai quoted the Shettima as once saying, “What binds us together supersedes what divides us.
“We are deeply persuaded by this admonition and believe that its message remains as relevant as ever.
” At a time when our national cohesion requires commitment, your words serve as a compelling reminder that our shared values, common aspirations and collective destiny are far greater than our differences.”
She also acknowledged Shettima’s humility, unwavering loyalty to the President and peaceful leadership, saying they are qualities that have endeared them to the administration.
According to her, at a time when politics is loud, you have remained calm; when loyalty is scarce, you have remained faithful. As mothers raising children, that is the character we want our children to learn.
“That is why we insisted on carrying the name, Tinubu/Shettima 2027 even when we were advised against it,” the National Coordinator added.
She further recalled that the idea of the women support group came up after a thorough observation of the harmonious relationship between President Tinubu and VP Shettima.
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