TUC Nigeria Advocates for Women's Empowerment and Equality

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria held an event celebrating women and advocating for gender equality and economic justice, themed "Empower Women: Path to Equal Rights and Economic Justice." TUC President Festus Osifo highlighted the progress made in improving women's representation within the union, noting that the current leadership includes two to three women in executive council positions, a significant increase from previous years. Dr.

Vanessa Phala Moyo, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, acknowledged the limited participation of women in the labor market and noted the persistent gender pay gap and challenges in accessing decent work. Comrade Esther Asab Ahmadu, Chairperson of the TUC Women Commission, emphasized that women's empowerment is essential for sustainable development and called for economic justice that includes equal pay, access to credit, property ownership, and support for women entrepreneurs.