On this occassion of International Women's Day, lawmakers in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday called for more empowerment of women in the society.
The lawmakers who applauded the efforts of women in the world said it was important women were given the opportunity to be assets in the country.
This was sequel to a motion under matters of urgent public importance by Rep. Stella Ngwu (Enugu-PDP), on the " need for the Government and people of Nigeria to be bold for change and work for more gender inclusive Nigeria".
Ngwu who chairs the house committee on Women Affairs and Social Development explained that "the idea of this year's campaign include, to consider how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda.
She added that the campaign would further help in building momentum for the effective implementation of the new Sustainable Development Goals which entails gender equality.
"It will also ensure inclusive quality education for all and promote lifelong learning," she said.
Contributing to the motion, Rep. Ayo Omidiran (Osun-APC) advised men to show supports to women stressing that real showed support to their women.
In her contribution, Rep. Asabe Bashir, (Borno-APC) said that men should empower the women and make them relevant in every sector of the society.
"We still have some women and children in captivity, they need to be rescued.
"We should empower more women so they can be relevant in the society," he said.
Rep. Nnena Elendu-Ukeje (Abia-PDP) said; "this day is important for women, they deserve to be celebrated because women are the source of life.
Also contributing, Rep. Aisha Dukku (APC- Yobe state) called on the present administration to encourage more women in politics, she said that way, women could be well represented.
" So far this administration has not been fair in the area of women representation in politics, this government need to give women a the opportunity to bring out the best in them", she said.
The motion was unanimously adopted through a voice vote by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara.
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