Barely eight months to the 2019 general election, stakeholders have expressed dismay at the declining rate of women participation in public service.
The UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria Laure Beaufils, facilitated a brainstorming conversation with a diverse array of Nigeria stakeholders on barriers to women’s participation in politics.
The Society for Empowerment and Self Reliance (SESER), advocated structural changes in the political framework to increase women’s participation to foster economic growth and development.The National Coordinator, Mrs Rose Effiong said this in a media
It is nothing short of scandalous for there not to be a single female governor of any state in this country, let alone a major party leader or a serious Presidential contender of any political hue.
It is nothing short of scandalous for there not to be a single female governor of any state in this country, let alone a major party leader or a serious Presidential contender of any political hue.
As the 2019 election is approaching, more women are beginning to express interest in contesting the presidential election on different political platforms.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has decried low participation of women in political processes.
National Electoral Commission, INEC, has bemoaned the inadequate representation of women in political offices, pointing out that in spite of the numerical strength of women, they are not adequately represented.
Hajia Maryam Bagel, a member representing Dass constituency, Bauchi state Assembly has lament the non-participation of Northern women in active politics.
The European Union (EU) is worried that since its huge investment in Nigerian politics, there had been no improvement in women participation.