{"id":155189,"date":"2025-03-13T22:47:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/niger-lg-poll-gov-bago-reiterates-ceding-vice-chairmanship-to-women"},"modified":"2025-03-25T20:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:53:16","slug":"niger-lg-poll-gov-bago-reiterates-ceding-vice-chairmanship-to-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/niger-lg-poll-gov-bago-reiterates-ceding-vice-chairmanship-to-women","title":{"rendered":"Niger LG poll: Gov Bago reiterates ceding vice-chairmanship to women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to ensuring that all 25 vice-chairmanship positions in the forthcoming local government elections will be occupied by women.<\/p>\n<p>Bago, who has consistently championed gender inclusivity, made this known in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso. He stated that women have been relegated to the background for far too long, despite their immense contributions to society.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that women are pivotal to the growth and development of the country and possess the capacity to drive meaningful progress and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The governor stressed that, in line with this, his administration remains committed to breaking barriers for women in leadership and ensuring they take their rightful place in decision-making processes, particularly on issues that directly affect them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWomen have the capacity and should be given a chance. When included in governance, they bring balance, innovation, and a unique perspective that is crucial for development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmpowering women at the local government level is not just a matter of fairness but a strategic move to foster sustainable development across the state and the country,\u201d he maintained.<\/p>\n<p>Bago then urged stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, across the state to support this initiative, saying, \u201cIt aligns with best practices for inclusive governance and sustainable development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to ensuring that all 25 vice-chairmanship positions in the forthcoming local government elections will be occupied by women. Bago, who has consistently championed gender inclusivity, made this known in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso. 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