The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has announced the launch of its latest project, “Constitutional Inclusion of Women in Governance in Nigeria.”
Supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) through the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), the project aims to enhance the participation of women in the governance of the country.
The nongovernmental organization aims to achieve this goal through constitutional reforms.
According to Project Lead, Mrs. Victoria Udoh, the project will address barriers to women’s political participation, economic empowerment, education, and healthcare.
In a statement on Thursday, Udoh noted that “despite the significant contribution of women to societal development and constituting nearly half of the population, women’s efforts are often overlooked.”
The project seeks to leverage the ongoing constitutional review process to address challenges such as gender-based violence, educational inequalities, inadequate healthcare services, and underrepresentation in political offices. By promoting gender-sensitive legislation, Centre LSD aims to ensure women’s participation in governance becomes a fundamental aspect of Nigeria’s democratic framework.
“Centre LSD invites members of the National Assembly, civil society organizations, media, academia, and other stakeholders to partner on this project to collectively advocate and engage for the inclusion of women in governance,” the project lead added.
