President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated women on the 2024 International Day of Women, saying they deserve all the respect.

In a statement issued to commemorate this day, Senator Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, lauded Nigerian women, recognising them as a full package and a special breed.

While eulogising the resilient spirit of Nigerian women, Akpabio appreciated their daily struggles and described them as resilient, industrious, and unwavering.

He said the theme of this year’s celebration, ‘Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress’ was apt because no nation succeeds without investing in women, as it is popularly agreed that “Train a woman, and you train a nation”.

Akpabio added that the theme was in tune with the thinking of the 10th Senate, which is working assiduously to enact laws that would increase girl-child enrolment in school, fight against sexual exploitation, and generally give what is due to the womenfolk.

He assured that the National Assembly under his chairmanship, will continue to advocate for the improved welfare of our women, adding that; “We are very conscious that failure to invest in women is akin to killing development and destroying a nation.”

“I wish to use the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day to proudly celebrate our women—mothers and sisters. On behalf of my family, constituents, the Senate, and the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I sincerely wish our women a peaceful and fruitful celebration.

“I must say you are the best, and I sincerely appreciate you.”