Senate to end discrimination against women

Posted by admin Women Politics Thursday, March 8th, 2012

The Senate yesterday promised to stop discriminatory practices against the development of women.

The House of Representatives commended the dexterity and courage of Nigerian women in the face of oppressive and discriminatory practices.

The Senate’s position followed a motion to mark the International Day of Women.

Senator Ita Enang, (Akwa Ibom North East), who sponsored the motion, urged the Senate to congratulate Nigerian women.

The Senate, he said, should reconsider some traditional practices against women.

Senator Magnus Abe said over 60 per cent of agricultural activities in the country is conducted by women.

Senator Sunny Ogbuorji noted that in most instances women have performed better than men.

He said there was no doubt that if women are made governors and president of the country, things would be better.

Senator Helen Essuene, who spoke on behalf of women, said girl-child education should be taken seriously.

She noted that child-wives should be discouraged.

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu noted that without women, men would be nothing.

He noted that in spite of challenges women have achieved a lot.

Ekweremadu said the Senate would remove all discriminations against women.

The House of Representatives commended the dexterity of women, especially in the face of oppressive and discriminatory practices.

The motion was sponsored by Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State.

Onyejeocha noted that in some countries such as Afghanistan, Amenia, Azerbajian, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos and others, International Women’s Day is observed a public day while in countries like China, Macedonia, Madagascar and Nepal, men go to work while the women take the day off.

She said: “There are still thousands of women that are suppressed, tortured and abused under several semblances.

“Gender discrimination still exist at all levels, at the workplace, where gender inequalities are brushed under the carpet, women workers are often subjected to sexual objectification, harassment and molestation.

“Women employees are discouraged from seeking higher positions in management as they are deemed as liabilities.”

-The Nationwp_posts