Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, asserts that society would flourish significantly more if women were granted equal access to education, financial resources, and leadership opportunities.
Obi articulated this perspective on Tuesday in Banjul, The Gambia, during the REFELA National Conference, which was themed ‘Accelerating Representation, Safeguarding, and Strengthening Women’s Rights’.
His speech prominently featured the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Give to Gain’.
The former Anambra State governor underscored that the prosperity of nations is directly correlated with the seriousness of their investment in their people, with a particular emphasis on women.
He reiterated that countries that consciously invest in human capital invariably achieve stronger economies and more stable societies.
“When women are given equal access to education, finance, and leadership opportunities, they become not just participants but critical drivers of national development.
“For nations seeking lasting prosperity, particularly Nigeria, The Gambia and other African countries, the path forward must be aggressive, deliberate, and strategic investment in human capital.
“Prioritising education, healthcare, skills development, and economic inclusion for women and youth is the foundation for sustainable growth and development of any nation,” Obi said Obi.
