ASHENEWS reports that the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on women to become agents of change in their communities and society at large.
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The Minister made the call when he received a delegation of the National Female Students Association led by Choice Uchenna Enebeli at Ship House, Abuja.
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“Women have always been the backbone of society, and it is time for them to harness the incredible power and potential that lies within each and every one of them,” he said.
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While commending the Association’s efforts, he encouraged them to harness their power and potential to drive positive change.
The Minister praised the Association’s upcoming programs aimed at empowering female students with knowledge and skills for academic and career excellence.
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He urged them to make the programs all-encompassing, with a national scope.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Choice Uchenna Enebeli, said that the purpose of their visit was to create awareness of their upcoming programs designed to equip female students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their academic pursuits and career development.
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According to Choice, the goal of the National Female Students Association of Nigeria is to harness the power of young women to build a better Nigeria that is prosperous and peaceful, in order to achieve the vision and create a lasting legacy for generations to come.
