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By Marylyn Omoloju
In a strategic move to mobilizing and encouraging full participation of women in politics and discourage gender based violence in the political atmosphere, SafePoint and Care Initiative (SPCI), a Non Governmental Organization, has sought the cooperation and collaboration of the wives of the political Office holders in the country at the one-day workshop for wives of the local government chairmen and women leaders held at the conference hall of the National Orientation Agency, Lafia, on 26th November, 2025.
In her key note address, Dr. Amina Omeri, the resource person, the founder and the CEO of SafePoint and Care Initiative stressed that, women are left behind in politics due to besetting factors such as violence against women, gender discrimination, open intimidation against women and African philosophy of “Women are second class citizen”. She further highlighted some discouraging attitudes exhibited by women towards politics that seems to be a collective negligence. These includes inferiority complex, fear of domination by men and public attack.
She encouraged women to be bold and take a step forward, expressing confidence that her advocacy for women’s participation stems from her firm belief in the valuable contributions women can make to society and humanity.
She further reminded the women of the special seats bill that is presently before the National Assembly undergoing process of legislation. The Bill is designed to create a parallel entry point for women that compensates for decades of systemic exclusion. And that it is a proposed constitutional amendment designed to boost political participation. She added.
Responding separately, Princess Dr. Margaret Elayo, Hon. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources appreciated the organizer, describing her as a silent general who is into cool war for women. She charged the women rise up to responsibility and should not be relegated to cooking and children bearing alone. She said women have the capacity to sustain their stability emotionally and politically.
On her part, Lucy A. Onuwa encouraged women to be over dependent considering their numerical strength. Most men look down on them because they feel female gender depend on them for cash, and food stuff during election. Women from diverse backgrounds attended the workshop in large numbers.
