Politics
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WOMEN in Kwara State have expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to Bukola Saraki, Senate president, and Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, for actualising the 35 percent women representation in the newly constituted Transitional Implementation Committees, TIC, in the 16 local government areas of the state.
In a statement released by Sarat Nike Adebayo, state woman leader, “this feat is unprecedented in the history of Kwara State.”
The women group showed deep appreciation to the Nigerian Senate President for giving women a place of pride and ensuring women certificates are not only restricted to the kitchen or the other room.
According to her, the action is a manifestation of the firm belief by the leadership of the Kwara APC in the political emancipation of women in line with the APC manifesto which stipulates that the rights of women are protected as enshrined in the nation’s constitution with a guarantee that women are adequately represented in government appointments and are provided greater opportunities in the affairs of the nation.
Adebayo expressed in her opinion that the state had achieved 35 percent rate of gender inclusion in appointment of the local government caretaker committee pointing out that if women got the deserved support from the political stakeholders, they would perform creditably well and demonstrate effective leadership.
She opined that the development was a cheering news not only for the electorates who constitute over 70 percent of women but also the womenfolk who have been relegated to the background in decision-making process over the years.
Adebayo stated that there is no gainsaying that an increase in women representation in the government will empower women with its multiplier effects in overall development with full understanding that female representatives not only advance women’s rights, but also advance the rights of the society at large.
The entire women of the state, therefore, gave kudos to the party leadership in Kwara State, for this gesture and further assured that women will strive hard to justify the confidence reposed in them through this appointment by giving the right leadership at the affected local government councils.
The woman leader assured the party leadership of an unalloyed support of the entire women of the State at all times.
— Nov 10, 2016 @ 18:35 GMT
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