The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, urged Nigerian security agencies to refrain from imposing taxes on Nigerian women, emphasising that women should be exempt from such financial obligations.
She emphasised the importance of empowering women to enhance their daily pursuits.
Barrister Uju, issued this caution during the 4th Annual Forum of the Women, Peace, and Security Sector Reference Group 2023 held in Abuja.
She said: “Women must be empowered. Without women, there won’t be peace. When you empower a woman, you have empowered 20 women.”
The minister also implored the agencies not to disrupt women’s activities, saying, “No woman should be allowed to pay any tax fee.”
