Hajiya Fatima Bago, the first lady of Niger State Harps on Female Participation In Grassroots Politics
The role of women in politics can’t be undermined. This was emphatically mulled at the meeting aimed at fostering unity, promoting gender-inclusivity at all governance level, and engaging women stakeholders for a more inclusive political process in Niger State.
The Wife of the Niger State Governor Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago called on female politicians to support one another as the local government Elections draw closer.
It is noteworthy that all vice chairmanship candidates are females.
She made the call at the interactive session with wives of local government council Chairmen, all wives of APC flag bearers and wives of APC Vice Chairmanship candidates in Minna.
Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago said the programme was aimed at bringing female politicians together from the 25 local government areas to preach collaboration amongst women to ensure success.
“The Local Government election is just by the Corner and we want women to be more united and support one another to achieve results”she said.
In her Remarks,the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Titi Auta and that of Information and Strategy,Hajiya Binta Mamman stressed the need for women to stand up for one another for growth and development.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Women and Affirmative Action, Mrs Mary Noel Berje explained that the forum is to prepare the female politicians, especially the vice Chairmanship candidates for the task ahead of them.
“Many aspiring women leaders lack the networks, mentorship and resources to launch political campaigns or occupy decision-making roles providing platforms that train women in governance processed, political strategies and negotiations remains critical, she said “
Other women who spoke at the event called on women to stop the “pull down syndrome” which had erstwhile been a setback for women’s progress.
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