By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto–
Stakeholders from Sokoto South Senatorial District have reviewed and unanimously endorsed the Reserved Seat for Women bill memoranda which is to be presented to the Constitutional Reforms Committee during the forthcoming public hearing.
Giving their consent after a thorough review of the Bill memoranda during the senatorial advocacy/town hall meeting held at Sifawa, Bodinga LG, stakeholders agreed that the nation can only get better with genuine inclusion of women in leadership positions across all levels.
The town hall meeting was organized by the Sokoto State chapter of the Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA) with support funding from the United Kingdom International Development and United Nations Women.
Addressing stakeholders at the town hall meeting, the Project Lead on Advancing Women Participation In Politics (AWPP) and FIDA Nigeria Programme Officer, Mr Ifeanyi Eze said, the Reserved Bill will not only encourage women participation but also boost their confidence to showcase their leadership prowesses.
Speaking on, “Unravelling Women Political Participation Vis a Vis Voter Turnout In Nigeria”, Ifeanyi decried the low index, saying until the Reserved Seat Bill is passed changing the narrative will be difficult.
While highliting the prospects of the bill, Mr Ifeanyi said he was overwhelmed by the support of both men and women in Sokoto regarding AWPP project.
