Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has described women as a formidable political force whose steadfastness and numerical strength at the polls remain decisive factors in determining electoral victory.
The governor made the remark in Birnin Kebbi while addressing All Progressives Congress APC women leaders from the state’s 225 electoral wards.
Dr. Idris commended the womenfolk for their active participation in politics and the political process, stressing that they remain the vanguard of society in fulfilling civic responsibilities.
He assured them of his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and empowerment of women adding that, he will sustain his empowerment scheme to uplift their wellbeing.
The Governor also advise women of voting age should go and register in the ongoing voter registration, while others should renew their voter’s cards as the registration exercise is of utmost importance in our electoral procedures, without which you cannot vote.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, expressed appreciation to the governor for convening the interactive session with the party’s women ward leaders.
He noted that such direct engagement with grassroots women leaders was unprecedented in Kebbi’s political history.
In her remarks, the State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Aisha Gunabi, reaffirmed the loyalty and unflinching support of women across the 225 wards to the incumbent administration of Governor Idris.
The Governor also advised women of voting age to register in the ongoing voter registration exercise, while those with expired voter cards were urged to renew them.
He stressed that the registration is of utmost importance in the country’s electoral process, without which no one can vote.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, expressed appreciation to the Governor for convening the interactive session with the party’s women ward leaders.
He noted that such direct engagement with grassroots women leaders was unprecedented in Kebbi’s political history.
In her remarks, the State APC Women Leader, Hajiya Aisha Gunabi, reaffirmed the loyalty and unflinching support of women across the 225 wards to the incumbent administration of Governor Idris.
COV/SANI DUTSINMA
