Nigerian Government set to train, and encourage women in politics
Source: Urban Woman
In a landmark move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards empowering women in politics.
Spearheaded by one of the female lawmakers, Blessing Amadi, the House adopted a motion to establish a dedicated department within the Ministry of Women Affairs, complete with adequate funding to support and train women in politics.
The department will also work to integrate the importance of women’s political leadership into the secondary school curriculum.
The Speaker Tajudeen Abbas tasked the relevant committees with organizing training and seminars for women interested in running for office, particularly in rural areas, recognizing that politics begins at the grassroots level.
Amadi, a champion for women’s rights and a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party, highlighted the stark underrepresentation of women in politics at both national and subnational levels, emphasizing the need for change.
She said, “Women are holding less than eight per cent of seats in both National and state Assemblies. We are aware that societal factors such as cultural or religious norms, marriage, indigeneship etc., impede women’s participation and representation in politics.
Read here the full article published by Urban Woman on 10 July 2024.
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In a landmark move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards empowering women in politics.
Spearheaded by one of the female lawmakers, Blessing Amadi, the House adopted a motion to establish a dedicated department within the Ministry of Women Affairs, complete with adequate funding to support and train women in politics.
The department will also work to integrate the importance of women’s political leadership into the secondary school curriculum.
The Speaker Tajudeen Abbas tasked the relevant committees with organizing training and seminars for women interested in running for office, particularly in rural areas, recognizing that politics begins at the grassroots level.
Amadi, a champion for women’s rights and a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party, highlighted the stark underrepresentation of women in politics at both national and subnational levels, emphasizing the need for change.
She said, “Women are holding less than eight per cent of seats in both National and state Assemblies. We are aware that societal factors such as cultural or religious norms, marriage, indigeneship etc., impede women’s participation and representation in politics.
Read here the full article published by Urban Woman on 10 July 2024.
Image by Urban Woman