UN CEDAW: Women’s Inclusion Key to Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal

Mrs. Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, a Public Policy Analyst, Gender Mainstreaming Expert, and United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Nigeria representative, on Thursday emphasized that digital inclusion among women and girls in the grassroots will foster the nation’s economy.

Esther, who made her remarks at the AI for Good global summit in Geneva, noted that the theme “AI for Good” was launched in 2017 and has established itself as the leading global platform where governments, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, international organizations, and civil society come together – not only to discuss the future of AI but to demonstrate it.

The UN Representative, Mrs. Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, however, expressed her delight for the opportunity to register the voice and concern of over 4 billion women and girls child globally towards advancing the interest of Africa & emerging economies like Nigeria in the future of A.I goverance.

As Nigeria’s President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu outlined a rigorous roadmap to transition Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy within the framework of 2026-2030.

The UN Women Nigeria Representative expressed that Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy will emerge as a clear target through empowering women and girls at the grassroots level in AI and digital literacy.

Mrs. Esther noted that women’s empowerment through digitalization will leverage technology to connect innovators with problem owners, noting that entrepreneurs remain the bedrock of economic growth.

“This will contribute to realising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and target of a $1 trillion economy for Nigeria and expand the space for digital inclusion for women and girls across the grassroots,” Mrs. Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia stated.

The AI for Good Global Summit, which focuses on practical solutions and is unique, is hosted annually by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and brings together over 150 countries with a highly diverse, multidisciplinary team.