The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi State has urged Governor Bala Mohammed to ensure the implementation of 35 per cent affirmation action to bring on board a greater number of women in the process of governance
NAWOJ Chairperson, Hajiya Rashida Yusuf, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Friday in Bauchi
"There are educated and capable woman who should be given equal rights in all spheres of life and in the overall management and development of the state
"Putting more women in the administration will boost women's political participation
"We commend Gov
Mohammed because in his first term, he appointed women in a good number of positions in the state
"We urge him to do more for women
We have confidence in him that he will appoint more women," she said
Yusuf said that female politicians should not be deterred in their quest for adequate representation in statutory positions
The chairperson said that if women are economically and socially empowered, their homes and communities will grow
She also called on women to be active in politics and support Gov
Mohammmed to deliver on his mandate
The National Gender Policy (NGP) formulated a 35 per cent Affirmative Action (AA) in Nigeria since 2006
This policy demands that 35 percent of women be involved in all governance processes.