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Media professionals in Nigeria have been charged to give more voice to women participating in politics to occupy leadership positions.
This call was made by Mrs. Adebisi Adetunji, Programme Coordinator of the Advance Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria, AWPP, Project, at a one-day media training organized held in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital.
The training, aimed at promoting women’s participation in politics, emphasized the crucial role media professionals play in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse.
Mrs. Adetunji noted that despite the significant contributions of women to Nigeria’s development, they remain underrepresented in politics.
She stressed that the media has a critical role in changing this narrative by providing a platform for women’s voices to be heard.
The Coordinator urged journalists to take up the challenge of amplifying women’s voices in politics ,to create a more inclusive and equitable political landscape that reflects the diversity of the society.
The training, which brought together journalists, broadcasters, and social media influencers, featured sessions on gender-sensitive reporting, women’s political participation, and the role of media in promoting inclusive governance.
The participants pledged to use their platforms to promote women’s participation in politics and to hold leaders accountable for advancing gender equality.
The AWPP Project is a non-partisan initiative dedicated to promoting women’s political participation and leadership in Nigeria.
By Abubakar Umar
