Akwa Ibom SSG Decries on Gender Discrimination

The Secretary to the State Government of Akwa Ibom, Mr. Emmanuel Ekuwem has expressed displeasure over gender discrimination in the society.

He made this known in Uyo, the state's capital when he received the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Anthonia Ekpa.

The purpose of the visit was to inform the SSG of the 21st Regular Council meeting on Women Development.

Adding the need for gender sensitivity by the council to address inequality in the public space.

Anthonia  expressed that the event will bring together, Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Development Partners, Country Representatives, Programme Managers, Civil Society Organizations and relevant Ministries across the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory.

She added that the theme for the council meeting is “Gender Equality: A Panacea for Enduring Security and Sustainable Economic Development in the Post-COVID-19 Era.”

She said the theme will focus brainstorming on gender inequality, women and social development among other issues.

The event is expected to last for six days.