Nigeria, March 7 -- As the world marks the International Women's Day on March 8, the presidency has released the statement below, naming 50 women appointed into official positions by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The list contains only 'few' of the female appointees, spokesperson Femi Adesina said in the statement.

Seven of those on the list are ministers while majority of the others are presidential aides.

Read the dull statement by Mr Adesina below.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: SEE HOW PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES NIGERIAN WOMEN

March 8 of every year is observed globally as International Women's Day. Theme for 2021 is Choose to Challenge.

The celebration provides ample opportunity to reflect on how President ...