Niger Governor Umaru Bago has pledged that all vice-chairmanship positions in upcoming local government elections will be held by women. He emphasizes the importance of women’s inclusion in governance for sustainable development and calls for support from APC stakeholders. This initiative aims to break barriers in leadership roles and ensure women’s representation in decision-making processes.
Niger Governor Umaru Bago has announced that all vice-chairmanship positions in the upcoming local government elections will be held by women. This pledge, made in Minna, underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing women’s participation in governance. Bago highlighted the long-standing marginalization of women despite their critical societal contributions. He believes that when empowered, women can significantly drive growth and development in the region.
The governor emphasized the importance of empowering women at the local government level for promoting sustainable development across Niger and Nigeria. He stated that this initiative is not merely about fulfilling quotas but about acknowledging women’s strengths, resilience, and intelligence. Bago reiterated his administration’s objectives to dismantle barriers to female leadership and ensure equal representation in decision-making roles.
Bago has urged stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to back this initiative, noting that it aligns with the principles of inclusive governance and sustainable development. During his inaugural speech in 2023, the governor also promised that women would occupy all vice-chairman and secretary positions across the state’s 25 local government areas.
Governor Umaru Bago’s commitment to appointing women to all vice-chairmanship positions in local government elections demonstrates a significant step towards gender inclusion in governance. This initiative reflects an acknowledgment of women’s vital roles in societal development and a push for sustainable progress in the region. By calling for broader support from stakeholders, Bago aims to foster an environment of inclusive governance in Niger State.
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