Governor to reserve LG vice-chairmanship positions for women
Ahead of the Niger State local government election, Governor Umaru Bago has said all LG vice-chairmanship positions will be reserved for women.
The government made the pledge in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso.
This, he said, was a further demonstration of his administration’s commitment to women’s inclusion in governance.
According to him, women have been marginalised for too long in spite of their significant contributions to society.
“Women are crucial to the country’s growth and development, and when given the opportunity, they can drive meaningful progress and transformation,” Bago said.
Bago stated that empowering women at the local government level was essential for sustainable development across the state and the country.
“This is not just about fulfilling a quota; it is about recognising the strength, resilience and intelligence of our women,” he said.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to breaking barriers for women in leadership and ensuring they take their rightful place in decision-making processes.
He called on the All Progressive Congress stakeholders to support this initiative, saying that it aligned with best practices for inclusive governance and sustainable development.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the governor had, during his inaugural speech in 2023, said that under his administration, all vice-chairmen and secretary positions in the 25 local government areas of the state would be occupied by women.
