The Presidency on Sunday unveiled a list of 32 female government officials which it described as “The Buhari Women” to mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, described the 32 female officials as just a few of them.
Among those on the list are the seven female ministers, Zainab Ahmed – Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning; Sadiya Farouq – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development , Pauline Tallen – Minister of Women Affairs; Mariam Katagum – Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment; Sharon Ikeazor – Minister of State for Environment; Gbemisola Saraki – Minister of State for Transportation; and Ramatu Aliyu – Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory.
The statement read in part, “March 8 of every year is observed globally as International Women’s Day. Theme for 2021 is Choose to Challenge.
“The celebration provides ample opportunity to reflect on how President Muhammadu Buhari honours the womenfolk.”
