2023 Elections: NAWOJ Advocates Women as Vice President, Deputy Governor

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on Political parties to give their Vice President slot to women.

The Association in a statement by its President, Ladi Bala “appeal to political parties to in the interest inclusive society and development, consider picking a woman as running mate for the office of president and governors of the respective states.”

The Statement reads “It’s worrisome to note that rumours making the rounds are suggestive of male candidates being considered for the office of vice president by political parties. This posture will not only negate the contribution of women to nation building but, also endanger an inclusive governance in Nigeria where all demography clearly indicate the need for a sense of belonging and giving equal opportunity for females to serve at the highest level.”

It further states that “the time has come for the promotion of gender equality in political leadership in Nigeria to be accorded the center stage particularly as we head towards the 2023 General Elections to help reposition the country and properly situate it in its pride of place and position as the giant of Africa not only in size but in involvement in global discourse.”

NAWOJ equally called on journalists and media organisations in the country to rise to the occasion of setting agenda for a more inclusive governance in Nigeria.

The Association however commended all registered political parties for successful conventions and election of their presidential flagbearers.