By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown its on the advocacy for greater women representation in elective positions in government and work places.<\/p>\n
National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu gave this hint on Tuesday at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja when he played host to Women Collective Forum on Women’s Participation and Representation in Ele tive Positions and Party Leadership.<\/p>\n
According to the INEC Chairman, “the Commission believes that the most effective way of ensuring greater representation for women and other marginalised groups in the legislative assemblies is affirmative action supported by clear legal provision as was the case in many jurisdictions.<\/p>\n
“This calls for the amendment of sections of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022.<\/p>\n
“Accordingly, the ongoing review of the Constitution and the Electoral Act offers an opportunity to engage with our lawmakers for appropriate legislative action. Happily, the matter is back on the legislative agenda.<\/p>\n
“At our retreat early this year with members of the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Electoral Matters, we supported the amendment that will ensure greater representation of women in elective positions.”<\/p>\n
He further added,”We welcome your consistent advocacy for women\u2019s participation and representation in political party leadership and elective representation in Nigeria. You should continue to count on the Commission\u2019s support at all times.”<\/p>\n
Yahubu also noted,”INEC is an equal opportunities organisation. We believe in inclusivity both in the workplace and in the discharge of our extensive responsibilities as an Election Management Body.<\/p>\n
“Today, 12 out of 22 Departments and Directorates of the Commission are headed by women. This means that 55% of the Directors at the Headquarters here in Abuja are women. Across the States of the Federation, many of our substantive Administrative Secretaries, who are also Directors, are women.<\/p>\n
“With regard to the electoral process, we have a gender policy which is periodically revised and updated. We have also established a Department of Gender and Inclusivity for the promotion of greater access for marginalised and under-represented groups in the electoral process.”<\/p>\n
Contining said,”Similarly, in our consultative meetings with political parties, we have consistently urged them to ensure greater representation for under-represented groups in party leadership. Many of them have responded positively, although much work needs to be done.”<\/p>\n
Earlier,Leader of the Women\u2019s Collective, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo had thanked INEC Chairman and management of the Commission for the support they have given to their aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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