Dr Betta Edu, Director of Women Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to sponsoring executive bills aimed at improving women’s representation in elective and appointive positions in Nigeria.
Edu also reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening grassroots engagement and mobilising women across the country, expressing confidence that increased female participation would contribute to political and democratic development.
President Tinubu had assured Nigerian women of his support for the proposed bills, which seek to improve women’s representation in the National Assembly and at the subnational level.
The President gave the assurance during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he acknowledged the significant role women play in political mobilisation and democratic development.
“You women are the greatest mobilisers and foot soldiers of our democracy,” Tinubu said.
He encouraged women leaders to intensify advocacy for the six proposed bills, expressing optimism about their prospects.
“Go and work for them, and I assure you that they will come to fruition,” the President added.
Betta Edu Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Political Participation
Speaking in an interview shortly after the President’s remarks, Edu expressed appreciation for Tinubu’s commitment to advancing women’s representation in governance.
She described the proposed legislation as an important step towards expanding opportunities for women to participate in political leadership and decision-making.
Edu also pledged to sustain engagement with women across communities and strengthen grassroots structures in support of greater female participation in the political process.
She noted that the mobilisation efforts would continue under the supervision of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with a focus on engaging women and encouraging their involvement in political activities.
APC Women Mobilisation Ahead of 2027 Elections
Edu’s remarks highlighted the importance of women’s participation in governance and political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
She assured President Tinubu that women across the country would sustain their grassroots engagement and reciprocate his stated commitment to their representation through continued participation in the political process.
The proposed bills and the advocacy surrounding them have placed women’s political representation among the issues being discussed ahead of the next general elections.
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