By Princewill Mbonu
A non-governmental organisation, All for Women Initiative, A-WIN, has called for more representation of women in political and leadership roles in Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja, the President of the organization, Comrade Stella Igboka said women are poorly represented in political and leadership positions in the country and said there was a need to address the inequality.
Comrade Igboka was speaking when she led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Member Representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Hon. Afam Ogene at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.
According to Igboka, since the return of democracy in 1999, the number of women elected into political positions has not been encouraging which deeply affects women in society ranging from domestic violence, child molestation, and trafficking, among numerous others
The A-WIN President used the occasion to invite the federal lawmaker to a strategic and crucial summit organized by A-WIN as a key Speaker scheduled to be held in Anambra State with the Theme: “Gear Up, Aspire, and Win” and as part of their efforts in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day celebration.
Responding, Hon. Ogene thanked the group for the visit and said that his office is always open and ready to partner with the activities of women and highlighted the importance of women to the advancement of a better society.
The federal lawmaker enjoined stakeholders to celebrate and support the activities of mothers, women, and the girl child as their instrumentality can never be over-emphasized.