CSOs have asked Bola Tinubu, president-elect, to ensure the appointment of at least 35 percent of women in his cabinet.
March 30, 2023 7:55 PM
Speaking on Wednesday at “TheWomanAgenda”, a virtual meeting organised by Women Radio 91.7, Bukky Shonibare, executive director of Invictus Africa, urged the incoming administration to enact laws that successive presidents can leverage on to ensure that more women are included in the political sphere.
Sydney-Jack also asked women to join political parties “despite the results of the just-concluded elections”, and continue to demand their inclusion in politics.On his part, Auwal Musa, executive director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, urged the president-elect to reintroduce gender bills rejected by the 9th national assembly to allow political reforms and equitable women participation in the decision-making process and governance.
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