Women Group calls for increased participation of vulnerable in governance

A Northern Women group, Jam’iyyar Matan Arewa has called for increased participation of vulnerable groups especially women in governance.

The call was made by the President of the group, Hajiya Rabi Saulawa while making presentation at the two day Senator Kabiru Gaya led Northwest zonal public hearing on the proposed amendment of the 1999 constitution in Kaduna.

According to her, when the aspirations and yearnings of women, needs of  children and vulnerable groups are not  accorded priority in decision making process of the Country, more challenges are  bound to be faced.

Hajiya Rabi lamented how gender inequality has eaten deep into the system and women being sidelined in various sectors like,  education, life expectancy, personality, interests, family life, careers, among others.

“Gender inequality has also manifested itself differently according to race, culture, politics, country, and economic situation. Gender discrimination happens to both men and women in individual situations but discrimination against women is more common,” she stressed.

The President therefore advocated for women inclusion in governance in order to strike balance in gender neutrality and equity.

Confidence Okwuchi