He made the call yesterday at the
Women Political Aspirants’ Summit organised by National Council of Women
Societies (NCWS), Women in Politics Forum (WIPF) and the National Centre for
Women Development (NCWD), in Collaboration with Office of the Wife of the
President.
He said: “Let me thank Nigerian
women who put their confidence in me and voted for me in 2015. It is my hope
that the confidence is still there; seeing this gathering. I am confident that
it will remain.”
Buhari noted that women
constitute more than 50 percent of voters and were, by experience, more
dedicated and principled than their male counterparts.
“Women stand by candidates they
believe, in all the way; so, politicians do a lot to gain their confidence,” he
said.
The President used the occasion
to reiterate that the challenges witnessed since 2015 had given way to
dividends, which can only increase considerably and translate to better
infrastructure, more jobs and more food on the tables of Nigerians.
He said: “A few months ago, I met
with female parliamentarians and they raised issues concerning the passage of
Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill, now, before the National Assembly, and the
implementation of 35 percent affirmative action, among others. I’m fully in
support of both positions because these measures will improve the
representation of women in our politics.
“Let me add my voice to the call
on women to contest for political offices, and effect the changes they want to
see. I’m confident that women can make great leaders and move the nation
forward.
“Finally, I urge all political
parties to create the enabling environment for free and fair playing grounds
where women can contest elective positions and participate in our political
process.”
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