The Zamfara state governor, Bello Mohammed, has urged Northern women to participate more actively in politics to address their marginal acquisition of political offices.
He made the call when he received the national president of Jamiyyar Matan Arewa, Hajiya Rabi Musa Saulawa, in his office, Wednesday.
Governor Matawalle wondered why women always accuse politicians of marginalisation when they are not interested in active participation.
“Your organisation is said to be non political, but you have to allow and encourage your members to participate actively in politics so that they can acquire recognision and acceptance from the establishment and the electorates,” Governor Matawalle told visitors.
“In Zamfara state, we take the issue of women and girl child serious. That is why today, we have three women as commissioners, six special advisers and several directors-general and senior special and special assistants,” he said.
Governor Matawalle added that for the first time, his administration has appointed 46 women among caretaker council members across the 14 local government areas of the state.
He stated further that with the synergy between the executive and the legislature, the Child Rights Act became a reality in Zamfara state. He promised to continue working towards women inclusiveness in politics and governance.
The President of Jamiyyar Mata Arewa, Hajiya Rabi Musa Saulawa, who was accompanied by the Zamfara state executive of the association told Governor Matawalle that she was in the state to familiarise herself with the activities of the association in the state.
She also said the association was in the state to commend the governor for his pragmatic efforts at salvaging women and children caught in the web of banditry in the state.
Hajiya Saulawa said the efforts of Governor Matawalle in ending banditry aimed at securing lasting peace for the state was unparalleled. She urged him not relent in his efforts at making Zamfara safe haven for women and children.
