File: Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged young women to prioritise education, vocational training and skills acquisition, describing them as essential for leadership, economic independence and meaningful participation in national development.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki made the call in Ilorin during a Young Women Symposium organised by Saraki Young Women in Politics and coordinated by Omotosho Peace.
The symposium, which attracted young women between the ages of 18 and 25, focused on mentorship, leadership development, empowerment and political inclusion.
Speaking at the event, the former Senate President challenged the participants to remain committed to personal growth and take deliberate steps towards preparing themselves for future leadership roles.
