ARDA Development Communication Incorporated trains journalists, influencers on women representation in politics
By Amechi Obiakpu
As part of his commitment to enhance women’ representation in political leadership, ARDA Development Communication Incorporated on Wednesday organized a capacity building workshop for media professionals that comprises, journalists, bloggers and social media influencers.
The event held at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa, Ikeja, under the Advance: Women Political Participation in Nigeria (AWPP) Project funded by the Canadian Government through the United Nations Women.
It aimed at addressing the barriers that hinder women from taking up political leadership positions in Nigeria and foster gender equality and inclusive governance in Nigeria, as well as amplify women voices and enhance their representation in positions of leadership.
The gathering underscored the message that women representation in political leadership and governance matters which is a significant step towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (target 5.5) which ensures women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
In a chat with espinews, one of the facilitators, Jesudunsin Osinaike, lamented the poor representation of women in politics, referencing the number of women in the national assembly compared to the men. She however noted that more is needed to be done.
“It is a systemic problem. If the system is harsh against you what can you do? That is not to say that women are not coming out or they should not involve themselves more and that is why we are having this training for women to be well represented in politics. Using the media to spread the message we are encouraging women to come out and participate in politics and leadership,” she said.
ARDA Development Communication Inc. (ARDA-DCI) is a leading development communication non-governmental organization in Nigeria. It is focused on fostering sustainable development in Nigeria and across Africa by adopting and implementing culturally competent methodologies through an audience-centric approach.
Over the years, ARDA-DCI has partnered with international organizations, including UNICEF, John Hopkins University, USAID, and other leading private sector partners, to implement various social and behavioral change communication projects.
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