2023: Collaboration, Grassroots Sensitisation Essential to Women, Says Experts
- TechHer hosted civil society organisations and women groups in Enugu at an exploratory meeting last week
- The focus was engaging key stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections with a view to revive and sustain the interest of both women and young Nigerians in crucial civic processes
- The non-profit organisation is a community of women hinged on learning, collaboration, and support
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Enugu - Civil society organisations in Enugu have decried the erasure of women’s voices in political processes in the state, a statement sent to Legit.ng has revealed.
Following an exploratory meeting convened recently by TechHerNG with support from the MacArthur Foundation, representatives of over 25 organisations pledged to work together to ensure that the voices and needs of women in the state are platformed and amplified.
Source: Twitter
Speaking on the need to convene the meeting, Project Lead Achenyo Ochijenu said the purpose of the engagement is:
“To understand the voting patterns, and influences, for women in Enugu state, and to support the excellent work the civil society organisations are already doing to signpost the needs and aspirations of women.”
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She emphasised an urgent need to strategically engage with stakeholders to galvanise women and youth participation in every sphere of the political process.
Attendees at the event expressed excitement for the initiative to convene such a project geared toward amplifying women's voices in the state.
Onyinye Joy Mamah, Executive Director of Heroine Women Foundation, speaking of TechHer’s initiative in the state, said:
“Women-led conversations are critical for the development of any society, and we are happy to welcome TechHer to our midst. Progressive societies accommodate and amplify the voices of women.”
Jerry Udochu, Assistant Project Coordinator, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), said the meeting came at the right time, especially as women all over Nigeria are pushing for a constitutional amendment to accommodate women's political interests.
His words:
“We are committed to collaborating with TechHer to ensure that women's voices are amplified and encouraged to vie for elective positions come 2023 general elections. Gender empowerment and social inclusion are key to good governance.”
Legit.ng gathered that the Signpost project seeks to tackle the low participation of young people, especially women, in the civic space and governance by creating opportunities to curate their conversations and articulate a pathway for advocacy and innovation.
Photos from the groundbreaking event emerge
TechHer also shared photos of the event on its official Twitter page with the words:
“We hosted civil society organisations and women groups in Enugu at an exploratory meeting last Friday.
“Our focus was engaging key stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections with a view to revive and sustain the interest of both women and young Nigerians in crucial civic processes.”
2023: Young Professionals launch movement to rescue Nigeria
Meanwhile, Nigerian youths have been tasked to actively participate in the emergence of credible leaders in the 2023 elections.
This charge was given in Kano state when young professionals on Thursday, March 10 announced the launch of the Green Nigeria Movement (GNM) 2023.
Speaking at the event, convener of the GNM and chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum, Moses Siasia, said the movement is geared towards mobilizing young people across the country in preparation for the 2023 election to raise over 10 million votes for their chosen presidential candidate.
2023: Nigerians should consider young, vibrant, educated leaders for presidency - Gov Bello
In a related development, Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said that the 2023 presidential race must be about the emergence of young, vibrant, and educated Nigerian leaders.
A statement sent to Legit.ng on Wednesday, February 23 by the Chief Advocate of The Nigeria Agenda (TNA), Niyi Akinsiju, said Governor Bello made the remark when he received the advocacy team of TNA which was on a visit to Niger state.
According to Governor Bello who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, the 2023 presidential race must usher in an era of rapid social and physical development in the country.
Source: Legit.ng
