Nigeria, March 8 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday called on Nigeria's federal lawmakers to urgently pass the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill.

The Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, made the call on the eve of the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD), which is commemorated annually on 8 March.

This year's edition of the international event is themed, 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress'.

Mr Ojukwu said in a statement shared by the NHRC with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, that the theme "is apt as it further buttresses the fact that committing resources to train and empower women does not only equip them to support their families but also has the potential to position them to contribute meani...