By Ofonime Honesty
Female students in Nigeria have charged Nigeria’s Senate on the need to be committed in the mission of promoting female rights, deepening democracy and promoting tenets of good governance in Nigeria.
Addressing the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki after a dinner in
Abuja with a delegation of the National Female Students Association,
Comrade Idongesit Micah, who is the National President of the
body, said Nigeria’s future would be safeguarded if positive values
including catering for the welfare of the female folk are given
deserving attention.
“Nigeria has a bright future that must be safeguarded with proper political participation, accountability, equality and respect for the rights of women and future women. I hold the mandate of over 30.5 million female students in and outside the country.
I believe that the present generation of young women will change the political participation of women in leadership positions. I have constantly been advocating for the interest and welfare of Nigerian Female Students.”
She briefed the Senate President that under her leadership of the association, female students have been mentored and prepared for leadership roles and womanhood.
Comrade Micah lauded the Saraki led Senate for passing the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill into law, and further implored the upper legislature to push for the implementation of the 35% affirmative action on women.
Responding, Dr. Bukola Saraki expressed delight over the visit and lauded Comrade Idongesit Micah for championing for female rights in Nigeria.
He described the advocacy for female rights as a moving, and revealed that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is even exploring the possibility of raising the women affirmative action beyond the targeted thirty five percent.
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