The Senate Committee on Women Affairs and the office of Senator Ireti Kingibe have pledged to support civil society initiatives aimed at countering aggressive tobacco marketing and redefining true empowerment for African women.
Dr Mercy Kwabe, legislative aide representing Senator Kingibe, made this announcement at a policy dialogue emphasising the need for counter-narratives that promote sustainable development rather than substance dependence.
“The Senator’s office will support civil society initiatives that redefine what true empowerment looks like for the African woman, one rooted in health, leadership, and well-being, not addiction,” Kwabe stated.
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She further noted that both the Senator’s office and the Senate Committee on Women Affairs are committed to working collaboratively to ensure Nigeria’s tobacco control policies are rigorously enforced and updated to address emerging digital threats.
