Former Lawmaker Urges Women to Engage in Politics

Kiru Bebeji, a former lawmaker representing the Bebeji constituency in the fifth assembly, spoke at a mentorship interaction session for female university students organized by the Center for Gender Studies at Bayero University, Kano. She highlighted that while men allow women to participate in politics, they often deny them the opportunity to win elective positions.

Bebeji urged students to remain resilient despite barriers and emphasized that women's participation in elections is crucial for influencing political outcomes. She called on elders, parents, and communities to encourage women to contest and win elections, asserting that without this support, the political landscape will remain uneven.

Dr. Safiya Ahmad Nuhu, director of the mentorship program, aims to confront systemic exclusion and prepare female students for leadership roles.

The program, co-funded by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and the European Union, trains 24 women annually in leadership and governance, targeting female students in Nigeria's patriarchal culture.