The Presidency has named 32 female government officials which it described as “The Buhari Women” to mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina listed the women in a statement on Sunday.
Part of the statement reads: “March 8 of every year is observed globally as International Women’s Day. Theme for 2021 is Choose to Challenge.
“The celebration provides ample opportunity to reflect on how President Muhammadu Buhari honours the womenfolk.
“Here is a checklist of ‘The Buhari Women,’ just few of them.”
Those listed include Zainab Ahmed (minister of finance, budget and national planning), Sadiya Farouq (minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development), Pauline Tallen (minister of women affairs), Mariam Katagum (minister of state for industry, trade and investment), Sharon Ikeazor (minister of state for environment), Gbemisola Saraki (minister of state for transportation) and Ramatu Aliyu (minister of state for the federal capital territory.)
