The Federal Government has reassured women and girls of their security in the country.
Aisha Alhassan, said this at the women in peace and security conference organised by UN Women, UNICEF and Norwegian Embassy in Abuja.
However, she begged them to participate in peace processes for their rights and priorities to be adequately looked into.
Mrs Ifeoma Abagbogu, the minister said: “Women have been an integral part of the development in Nigeria.
We cannot forget the contributions of women such as Margaret Ekpo, Gambo Sawaba and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti who worked tirelessly with the men to ensure women peace and security.
“The Nigerian woman is not only an important part of our history, but a pivot of our future development as a nation. We are doing all that is practically possible to improve the situation of women and girls and indeed all Nigerians.
“This administration through actions and policies has expressed its desire in placing the country on the path of sustainable progress, where every woman and girls can better achieve her dreams.’’
She said the current administration was fully committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by putting measures in place designed to improve the quality of life for women and girls.
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