BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has informed market women in the FCT that the era of marginalisation and absence of women in key leadership positions must end, as the 2027 general elections inch closer. National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Bura disclosed this during a marketplace advocacy programme held at Wuse Market, Abuja, organized by NAWOJ FCT in collaboration with partners. She declared that women must no longer remain passive participants but active to influence outcomes, take leadership, and win elective positions. Bura commended NAWOJ FCT for taking advocacy directly to the grassroots, describing the marketplace outreach as a bold and impactful step toward empowering women where it matters most. She urged the market women to prioritise their health while taking deliberate steps towards leadership and active participation in the 2027 general elections to enhance women’s representation in governance. "No ...
News Rider is a media and news company that publishes well-researched and balanced reports on national and global events.