Igbinedion Advocates for Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding

At the 153rd Assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion, a Member of the House of Representatives for Ovia North East and Ovia South West Federal Constituency, called for stronger inclusion of women in diplomacy, mediation, and peacebuilding. She argued that women should be seen as architects of peace rather than just beneficiaries of peace initiatives.

Igbinedion praised Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo for creating opportunities for women in governance and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for expanding women's roles through strategic appointments. She also recognized Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio for including women parliamentarians in Nigeria's representation in the 6th ECOWAS Parliament.

Additionally, she acknowledged the leadership of Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu in supporting the Special Seats for Women Bill. Igbinedion referenced Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, emphasizing the need for meaningful participation of women in decision-making processes.