The Nigerian Women Coalition for Good Governance (NWCGG) has called for a woman to be elected as President in 2023.
The coalition on Monday in Abuja at a news conference said that the question of ‘Why a Woman Deserves to Lead Nigeria Come 2023’ was due to the achievements recorded by women leaders apart from the credit of tasking the government on policies and initiatives that positively affect ordinary citizens in the country.
The Convener of the coalition, Patricia Etuk, said that over the years, it is on record that women have advocated for credible leadership in the country through advocacy across the country in collaboration with other civil society groups and well-meaning Nigerians.
She also said that the coalition has endorsed a philanthropist, Ambassador Funmi Ayinke for President come 2023.
“We wish to highlight the undeniable fact that in the annals of the country, women have not had the privilege of leading this country despite their numerous contributions to the sustenance of democracy.
“This is not to say women in the country are not qualified to lead the country, but rather the enabling environment has not been created as the history of Nigeria is replete with heroic exploits of women that are pacesetters, energetic, industrious and policy experts in governance and development.
She said that their world press conference tagged, “2023 Presidency and The Place of Nigeria Woman” showed that adopting Funmi Ayinke for 2023 Presidency, was in the interest of the nation.
“We must admit that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not bar women from leadership positions, including the Office of the President. The Constitution also provides for equal rights of all citizens regardless of their gender.
“To this end, we believe that the women of Nigeria deserve a shot at the governance of the country at the highest level; hence this press conference to further drive home this point that by all intent and purposes is in the greater interest of the country.
“We must not lose sight of the fact that in Nigeria today, numerous women have distinguished themselves in their various endeavors in the public and private sectors. That women have been classified as amazons for their exploits indicates their resourcefulness, which is a critical attribute needed in addressing the myriads of challenges in the country,” Etuk said.
She said that all Nigerians must admit that the time is indeed now for the great women of the country to take a shot at governance at the highest level.
She said, “As a group, we do not doubt this, and we use this medium to impress on the consciousness of Nigerians that the time is indeed now for women to take up the mantle of leadership.
“Consequently, the Nigerian Women Coalition for Good Governance has looked wide and far in consultation and concluded that Ambassador Funmi Ayinke, whose penchant for the country’s development, has been noteworthy.
“Our endorsement of Ambassador Funmi Ayinke is hinged on the undeniable fact that she has proven herself the amazon of our time through her numerous exploits in her career and philanthropic activities.
