A coalition of Civil Society Groups working under the aegis of the CSOs Coalition for the Domestication of the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE,) Policy in Kaduna has commended the state government for inaugurating a 12-member committee to implement the domestication process for the state.
The Chairperson of the group, Dr. Bilkis Yusuf, who is also the Chief Executive Director of the Centre for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence, stated this at a conference organized by the group with support from the Development Research and Projects Centre (DRPC) held in Kaduna.
Dr Bilkis Yusuf explained that the group described the socialisation of the WEE policy as the first step towards bridging the gender gap in the state.
According to her, women constitute 50% of Kaduna State’s population and have contributed significantly to its social, political, and economic development since its creation.
Dr. Bilkis Yusuf also applauded the government for its continuous efforts to enhance women’s economic development.
She further urged all key stakeholders in the state to be open minded to the policy and take ownership to ensure its implementation and sustainability.
“Our gratitude goes to coalition of civil society group on the domestication of national WEE policy which is supported by the Development Research Project Centre, DRPC for counting the state worthy of the support and we assure them that Kaduna state will deliver its mandate beyond expectations” Dr Bilkis stressed.
The groups called on the committee to focus on the carefully selected approaches in the WEE policy, which include the use of data, innovation, advocacy, properly monitored implementation and evaluation processes, and to weed out man-made challenges that have proven to hinder the progress of women in the economy and the state in general.
COV/AMINU DALHATU
