Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has emphasised the current government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the remarks at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open on Friday in Abuja.
The tournament, themed “The Abuja Experience,” is attracting an unprecedented record of over 450 female golfers from hosts Nigeria and five other African nations namely; Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The minister expressed her support for initiatives that promote women’s participation and success in various fields, especially in sports.
“This is part of my mandate as a marching order from President Bola Tinubu that women should be supported across all sectors.
“We must activate, cultivate, and support to build the potential of women across all sectors. We know that when women do things, they do it properly, and we like to support women to contribute to the economy of Nigeria.
“We support them in participation and ensuring that we address their challenges. We also support them with regulation and policies to support women in sports,” she said.
She stressed that supporting women was crucial for the growth and prosperity of Nigeria.
“It means excellence, growth, economic development, and prosperity because a healthy woman or people make a healthy nation.
“When women are healthy, the nation is healthy. Golf plays a critical role in ensuring that we are healthy. We invest in the total well-being and welfare of women,” she said.
The championship trophy and a cash prize of $5,000 are up for grabs as participants continue to slug it out at the lush green course of the IBB Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
The week–long tournament which began on Monday with the caddies competition is expected to end with the grand finale on Sunday.
