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UNAN President Urges Urgent Action to Address Gender Disparity by Empowering Women Economically
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu
The President of the United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN), Prof. Oluremi Olutimo, has urged urgent action to address gender disparity by empowering women economically.
Event
The call was made during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration held in Lagos on Friday.
Inclusive Development
Olutimo emphasized the need for inclusivity, noting that society must guarantee gender equality for all, especially women, to ensure balanced national development.
Accelerate Action
He said the event’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ aimed to highlight strategies, resources, and initiatives that support women’s advancement and encourage their widespread implementation.
Barriers to Progress
According to him, significant barriers to gender equality still exist, but with the right support and decisive steps, women can achieve considerable progress.
Supporting Gender Equality Advocates
He noted that supporting gender equality advocates remains one of the most effective ways to speed up progress toward a more equitable society.
Warning
"If the current trend continues and nothing is done to address gender disparity, the situation will worsen and create greater problems," Olutimo warned.
Prediction
He cited the World Economic Forum’s prediction that true gender parity will not be achieved until 2158 if present conditions persist.
Urgent Need to Tackle Structural Biases
"This highlights the urgent need to tackle structural biases and barriers faced by women both personally and professionally," he stressed.
Call to Action
He described the event as a call to action, a platform for collaboration, and a space for generating innovative ideas to empower women.
Conclusion
Olutimo urged women to support UNAN’s efforts to accelerate gender equality and contribute actively to global progress.
FAQs
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What is the theme of the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration?
The theme is ‘Accelerate Action.’ -
What is the goal of the event?
The goal is to highlight strategies, resources, and initiatives that support women’s advancement and encourage their widespread implementation. -
What is the prediction made by the World Economic Forum regarding gender parity?
True gender parity will not be achieved until 2158 if present conditions persist. - What is the urgent need to tackle, according to Olutimo?
Structural biases and barriers faced by women both personally and professionally.
