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The House of Representatives, has called on the federal government to make budgetary provision for the training of women in politics.
The motion was adopted by the lawmaker representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency, Rivers State, Mrs Blessing Amadi.
Following the move, the House urged the Ministry of Women Affairs to designate a department for handle such provision.
According to the House, “with adequate budgetary provision to help groom, train, and support women in politics and encourage the inclusion of the role of women in political leadership in our secondary school curriculum.”
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who presided over the plenary, also mandated the House Committees on Women in Parliament and Women Affairs to liaise with the Ministry of Women Affairs and other relevant agencies to carry out the matter.
He said, “constantly organise training and seminars for women interested in running for political offices, especially women in rural areas, with the understanding that politics starts from the grassroots.”
Amadi, lamented the under-representation of women in politics, noting that the development cuts across the national and sub-national levels.
He said, “The full and equitable participation of women in public life is essential to building and sustaining strong and vibrant democracies.”
"Women remain significantly underrepresented in political and leadership positions globally and Nigeria in particular.”
“In Nigeria, women don’t have equal opportunities and support to serve as political leaders and elected representatives, which is vital to Nigeria’s democracy. To bring about any change in this disparity, it will require proactive measures to equip women with leadership skills, resources, and support needed to navigate the political landscape and effectively participate in decision-making processes,” she said.
