Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC-Lagos) says she’ll continue to push for inclusion of more women in electioneering, the legislature and across board as the world celebrates the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD).

Tinubu, Lagos Central constituency, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Monday.

“The 2022 IWD theme: ‘Break the Bias’ is apt, particularly in light of last week’s constitutional amendment votes.”

Tinubu noted that as a legislator, the cause of women remained dear to her heart, saying that she would continue to push for their inclusiveness in sectors of the nation’s economy.

According to her, I will continue to advocate for women, empowering as many as I can on this journey.

The senator said she was especially proud of everyone who in spite of opposition, continues to speak up for them and the causes that affected their gender.

“Imagine a situation where we have more women in the National Assembly, imagine how much difference our voices will make.

“Imagine a world where women occupy more managerial and executive positions, and how much more our interests will be represented.

“For any of this to be possible however, we must break the bias. There are hurdles we must cross, but we must put aside our differences if we must achieve a lot.”

She said that on the journey of ensuring gender inclusiveness, women needed one another and must realise that despite their differences, they remained comrades-in-arms, working toward the same goal.

“What role are you playing to challenge gender biases and discrimination in your community? What are you doing as an employer to bridge the gender wage gap?

“How are you inspiring younger Nigerian girls and women? Are you still conforming to gender stereotypes?

“What are you doing to ensure that girls and women around you have a voice and can use it effectively?”

Tinubu said they must make a conscious decision to support other women in their various spheres.

She said they must build ladders for the women coming behind them to climb on and where necessary, they must do away with institutionalised bias and the laws that entrenched the bias.

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The senator said they must continue to do the most to challenge assumptions, raise the bar and shatter stereotypical ceilings in businesses, their chosen careers, management and public office.

Tinubu said she looked forward to a world without bias, especially on the basis of gender; and assured them of her continued commitment to the advancement of rights of the girl child and women. (NAN)