Mentorship, critical factor for women’s mass participation in politics
Source: VMT News
Some stakeholders in the North-east have identified mentorship and quota systems as critical factors that will increase women’s participation in politics.
The stakeholders made this known in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa on Monday.
However, quota system is a regulatory framework in which a certain number of electoral seats are reserved for women to increase their representation and participation in politics.
The stakeholders said that women had contributed immensely to Nigeria’s democracy in terms of legislation, advocacy, economic reforms and grassroots mobilisation for votes.
They insisted that despite their contributions, women remained under represented in both appointed and elective positions at the local, state and federal government levels.
Golfa Francis, a gender advocate in Adamawa, said deliberate policies of reserving seats and structured political training for women politicians by more experienced women, would increase women’s participation in politics.
“Our society must understand that women are not weak vessels; they are capable, strong, and skilled in managing responsibilities.
“When women are part of decision-making, the outcomes are more sustainable and balanced. Hence, the initiative should receive the support of all Nigerians,” she said.
Mrs Jamila Babuba, Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Adamawa Chapter, sought for accelerated passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would enhance gender parity.
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Some stakeholders in the North-east have identified mentorship and quota systems as critical factors that will increase women’s participation in politics.
The stakeholders made this known in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa on Monday.
However, quota system is a regulatory framework in which a certain number of electoral seats are reserved for women to increase their representation and participation in politics.
The stakeholders said that women had contributed immensely to Nigeria’s democracy in terms of legislation, advocacy, economic reforms and grassroots mobilisation for votes.
They insisted that despite their contributions, women remained under represented in both appointed and elective positions at the local, state and federal government levels.
Golfa Francis, a gender advocate in Adamawa, said deliberate policies of reserving seats and structured political training for women politicians by more experienced women, would increase women’s participation in politics.
“Our society must understand that women are not weak vessels; they are capable, strong, and skilled in managing responsibilities.
“When women are part of decision-making, the outcomes are more sustainable and balanced. Hence, the initiative should receive the support of all Nigerians,” she said.
Mrs Jamila Babuba, Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Adamawa Chapter, sought for accelerated passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill before the National Assembly, saying it would enhance gender parity.
Full article here.