SPEECH BY AMB. WILSON BABANGIDA AGBOTI, CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, COMMUNITY IMPACT AFFINITY (CIA), AT THE LAUNCH OF CIA’S NATIONWIDE MEDIA TOUR TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025
Date: March 7, 2025 Venue: Abuja, Nigeria Distinguished CIAhub, Esteemed Media Partners, Fellow Advocates for Gender Equality, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I convene the officially launch of the Community Impact Affinity (CIA) Nationwide Media Tour in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025 . This tour is not just a celebration of the remarkable contributions of women in our society but also an advocacy initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of women in sustainable development and national security . This year, under the theme “Women and Digital Innovation: Accelerating Actions on Security and Sustainable Growth,” we are emphasizing the crucial role of women in leveraging technology and innovation to build a more secure and sustainable future. Women are not just beneficiaries of development—they are active agents of change, and their involvement in governance, security, and economic growth is indispensable for national progre...