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Constance Johnson
Based on the President’s promise of carrying along the Women and Youths in His Administration, Trade Union Congress, (TUC) Women Commission has appealed to the president, Muhammodu Buhari to involve women in his government.
The National Chairperson TUC Women Commission, Comrade Hafsatu Shaibu in a press statement appealed that His Excellency be considerate on the on going appointment, and get women involved and at the same time, help them to encourage the state governors to extend the same gesture.
” I want to appeal to Your Excellency on compassionate grounds to be considerate in Your Appointment of the Honourable Ministers, Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) of MDAs, and other Principal Officers in the formation of Your Cabinet which is currently on going.”
“On the other hand, we will be very grateful, if Your Excellency would encourage the state Governors to extend the same gesture to the Women and the Youths at the states and local Government levels in the appointment of Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Local Government Chairmen and other principal officers.” she said.
Explaining further she said “It is globally recognised and accepted, that the inclusion of Women in political participation and decision making is a fundamental aspect of modern democracy. Thus, their increased representation would go a long way to enhance benefits such as improved decision making across board, changes in certain policies, economic growth, enhanced conflict resolution and peace building, hence a more egalitarian society.”
“You would recall, that Nigeria as a member of the United Nations signed and ratified the various relevant international instruments, treaties and conventions without reservations. These instruments have always emphasized that member Nations put in place all the necessary structures needed to eliminate gender discriminations, ensure equality and human dignity to all Men and Women.”
She lamented that in Nigeria and across the globe, Women are underrepresented in politics and in decision making at different levels.
“Presently, in the 9th Assembly in Nigeria, out of the 109 senators only 7 are Women, viz a viz the House of Representatives, only 11 women are members out of the 360 seats that exists, the numbers have gone down compared to what we had in the 8th Assembly. The picture clearly depicts a lopsided membership of the National Assembly in favour of the Men. Women are still under-represented and obviously marginalized in democratization in Legislative and Executive arms of Government. This trend is noticeable from the National level, to states, down to Local Government levels, where few Women take the lead as Local Government chairmen and or Councillors. Record has it that no Woman has ever become a President or vice President in Nigeria.” she said.
BADEJO ADEMUYIWA has 23 years experience as a Finance Writer, specialising in Insurance and Investigative Reporting.
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