The President of the Forum of Nigeria Women in Politics, FONWIP, Hon. Amb D’ness Florence Gbinigie, PhD, JP has advocated that violence against girls should be stopped and they should be encouraged towards shaping their future for greatness
Making the appeal in a statement to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child at the weekend, Amb Florence Gbinigie Called for Empowerment, Equality, and Global Solidarity for the Girl Child
“As we reflect on the International Day of the Girl Child which is celebrated annually on October 11th, we are reminded of the indispensable role that girls play in shaping the future of our world.
“I join the global community in celebrating this day to reaffirm a profound truth because the world’s destiny is inextricably tied to the empowerment and flourishing of the girl child,” she noted
According to her, “Without the birth, growth, and development of girls, the future of humanity is unimaginable.
Therefore, I honour the strength , potential, resilience and courage of girls across the universe.
“The Girl Child are mirrors of hope, carriers of dreams, and the architects of a brighter tomorrow. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that every girl is seen, valued, educated, and empowered to become everything she dares to envision.
“Let us commit to building a world where girls are no longer bound by societal limitations but are freed to raise their voices, shape policies, and lead movements for transformational change.
“Let’s stop violence against our girls and encourage them towards shaping their futures towards greatness. It is imperative to acknowledge that Strong voices create a bright future.
“The giving out of scholarships to the girl child by all and sundry [individuals, government and private institutions] amongst other forms of enablements are very vital towards the girl child development.”
