“The Forum seeks to plan towards the 2027 general elections by raising a critical mass of young women to challenge the political scene and emerge as executives of political parties from ward to national level and also candidates,” said, president of WIPF, Barr. Ebere Ifendun a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday.
She also noted that the academy focused on building skills, encouraging political activism, and promoting inclusivity, with two young women with disabilities emerging as part of the leadership team.
According to her, WIPF also conducted advocacy visits to key stakeholders, including Rt. Munira Suleiman, the Majority Leader of the Kaduna state Assembly; Ahmed Tijani, the IPAC chair for Kaduna state and Rabi Salisu, the Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development in Kaduna state and political leaders, to ensure sustainability and continuity of efforts to drive young women’s inclusion in politics.
“We envision a future where young women will be leading the charge to demand good governance in Nigeria as well-equipped politicians with information and skills,” Ifendu added.
She added that the initiative, supported by UN Women, marked a significant step towards addressing the poor representation of women in governance, particularly among young women aged 18-35. By building the capacity of young women to engage in politics.
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