FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the international community to scale up support for women’s economic empowerment, describing it as a vital pathway to reducing poverty, achieving equity, and promoting lasting peace.
She made the call at a high-level economic empowerment forum for women political leaders and economic experts, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.Dr. Mahmoud expressed delight that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda has prioritized gender inclusion, youth development, and opportunities that enable women to thrive as innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
She reaffirmed the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to providing women with equitable access to finance, skills, and markets to fully contribute to national growth.“
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,” she said. “By placing women at the centre of economic development, we invest in the transformation of families, communities, and nations.”
The forum, themed “Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment: Financing Inclusive Growth for Peace, Development, and Human Rights,” brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, diplomats, and other stakeholders to chart new strategies for advancing women’s empowerment globally.
