The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has congratulated women in Anambra State and across Nigeria on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations today.
In his goodwill remarks signed by Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary, Governor Soludo commended the resilience, ingenuity, and invaluable contributions of our mothers, wives, and daughters to the development of Anambra State in particular and Nigeria at large.
The Governor affirmed that the global theme for this year’s celebrations, “Give to Gain,”, also marking the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day, is a profound call to action. It challenges the age-old narrative of charity and dependency, reframing it as a strategic investment in collective prosperity. The theme signifies that when society gives women equal opportunities, access to capital, and a seat at the table of decision-making, we do not just empower an individual; we gain a multiplier effect of economic growth, social stability, and sustainable development. It is a reminder that in Anambra, a woman’s gain is indeed the family’s gain, the community’s gain, and the State’s ultimate gain.
Governor Soludo further stated that the Anambra State government has moved beyond rhetoric to ensure that Anambra women are not just beneficiaries of development but are the drivers of it. That is why his administration remains committed to creating an ecosystem where women can thrive through such policies as the One Youth, Two Skills solution and other MSME support and financial inclusion initiatives; free, quality public education of the girl-child; and political inclusion of women in strategic positions in the state government.
Therefore, Governor Soludo celebrates Anambra women and wishes them a Happy International Women’s Day, pledging that his government is not just celebrating women for one day, but building a liveable and prosperous homeland where every Ndi Anambra woman can walk shoulder-to-shoulder with her male counterparts, secure in her dignity and limitless in her potential.