Deputy governor of Kaduna, Dr Hadiza Balarabe has called on women across the country to consider presidential candidate that has track record of leadership qualities and who will carry women along in the forth coming general election.
She stated this during the inauguration of Arewa Women for Tinubu State and Local government Executives, Kaduna chapter held in Kaduna.
Dr Hadiza Balarabe noted that, women constituted more than fifty percent population of the country while their percentage is yet to reach in decision making table.
She said the association was formed to ensure the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu is returned elected in 2023.
The National President, Arewa Women for Tinubu, Hajiya Saadatu Garba Dogonbauchi said the objective of the association was to sensitise women and youths to rally round for the purpose of seeking support for Tinubu presidential ambition.
Hajiya Saadatu Dogonbauchi expressed the association readiness to ensure the victory of the candidate for the betterment of Nigerians.
In her presentation on the role of women in politics, Hajiya Munirah Sulaiman Tanimu Lere said women constituted large percentage of those casting votes during election.
Hajiya Munirah Sulaiman submitted that, the reason for women to be educated are for them to contribute their quota in nation building and governance.
According to her, women can get thirty five percent inclusion in governance and decision making, if they support the best candidate.
Also Speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Alhaji Ajid Musa Ajid stated that, the contribution of women in politics cannot be over emphasized.
In her remark, the National Financial Secretary of the association, Hajiya Suwaiba Shika argued that the unbeatable track records of Asiwaju motivated the association to galvanize support of northern women for economic revival and ensuring economic development of the nation if given the mandate.
“We believe if he becomes the President of Nigeria, inshallah Nigeria will really be better and everybody will enjoy regardless of political parties”
Hajiya Suwaiba Shika said the gathering was to inaugurate the association executives in Kaduna state and local government levels to coordinate grass root activities.
She expressed confidence that both Tinubu and Uba in Kaduna would carry women along and have a better life if given the opportunity.
Kaduna state Commissioner for Budget and Planning Hajiya Aboki and that of Local government Hajiya Umma Ahmad also attended the event.
AMINU DALHATU
