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EU intensifies efforts to boost women's political participation in Nigeria ahead of 2027 elections
via Punch Nigeria8 hours ago2 min read
The European Union has increased its efforts to promote women's political participation in Nigeria, holding a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja in preparation for the 2027 general election. The meeting, organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre and the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, focused on advancing women's political leadership and strengthening pathways to inclusive representation. Laolu Olawumi, Governance and Gender Adviser at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, stressed the importance of political will for women's representation, noting that the constitutional reform process offers a critical opportunity for inclusion. Clement Nwankwo, Executive Director of PLAC, highlighted the underrepresentation of women in state legislatures, with 15 states lacking female representation, and emphasized the urgency of passing the Special Seats Bill. Brenda Anugwom, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, pointed out structural barriers limiting women's access to leadership despite their active participation as voters. Associate Prof Uju Agomoh, Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, called for a shift from dialogue to action, while Afam Osigwe SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association, advocated for greater trust in women's leadership. Jonathan Gbefwi, a member of the House of Represent
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