According to Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, investing in girls will promote Nigeria’s economic expansion and prosperity.
She made this statement at the Girl-Child Summit over the weekend in Abuja, which had the theme “Nurturing Our Women, Nigeria’s Own Wealth.””Investing in girls and women is both a moral responsibility and a smart one. According to studies, women and girls who are empowered promote economic growth and development, improving the future for everyone.
“I am proud to stand here today as a female leader who is fighting for the rights of women and girls in Nigeria because of this. By making investments in their health, education, and development, I firmly think that we are not just enhancing their quality of life, but also laying the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous future for our country as a whole,” she said.She said that her ministry was leading initiatives to assist Nigeria in navigating the world’s economic issues and securing the funding required to invest in women and girls.Education is a fundamental human right, and it is crucial for ending the cycle of poverty and advancing gender equality, she said, adding that it must be one of the key areas in which investments are made.
