Nigeria anticipates female-led political change, says Adamawa dep gov

Adamawa State deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has highlighted the growing need for female leadership to bring about significant change in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Speaking at the 28th Annual National Conference of the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) in Yola, Farauta praised the state’s progress in empowering women in politics. She emphasised the pivotal role women can play in leadership, noting, “Nigeria is waiting for great women to make a change in the political arena.”

Farauta underlined the benefits of female leadership, particularly in terms of accountability and effective governance. She also expressed optimism about the possibility of women becoming local government chairpersons soon.

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She said Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration has placed a strong emphasis on gender inclusivity, appointing women to key positions, including the Deputy Governor role, and advocating policies that support gender equality. She added that women now hold leadership roles across all 21 local government areas in Adamawa State.