Andrew Ajijah
The governor of Plateau state Simon Lalong, has challenged women in the state to live responsible lives, and be economical in spending family resources.
“Do not fight for equality, accept your role as a women and as a wife, you will become a respected mother in the society.”
Governor Lalong gave the challenge to the women, Thursday in Jos, while marking International Day of Women, being celebrated globally every 8th of March, since 1911.
The governor used the event to empower 104 vulnerable women across the 17 local government areas of the state with a token to enable beneficiaries establish petty businesses.
“Do not consider the token given to you as a gift for fashion and cosmetics, use the sum and start a trade.”
Represented by the commissioner for higher education, Mrs. Elizabeth Wakmuk, governor Lalong tasked Plateau women to play motherly role in their respective homes.
“Respect your husbands, your children and community will respect you as a mothers.”
Speaking on equality of women before their male counterparts, the governor said “women must not ask for respect, you must earn it. Be a good wife, your husband will always stand by you.
“Always be a servant, you will be uplifted by your husband.
“Be prayerful, a praying woman is the pillar to the entire community, not just her family.”
First lady of Plateau state, Mrs. Regina Lalong, in her address at the occasion, through the commissioner for women affairs, Mrs. Rebecca Sambo, told Plateau women that the present administration in the state has placed priority for the welfare of the female gender.
Mrs. Lalong appealed to the entire women in the state to be supportive of the policies and programme of government, and make peace with their neighbours.
On her part, the only female lawmaker in the state, Hon. Esther Dusu, member representing Jos north west at the state assembly in a good will message also charged women to be judicious in managing resources accrued them.
