The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) on Monday expressed hope that that 2018 would be a better year for Nigerian women.
In the New Year message, its president, Mrs Gloria Shoda, added that the council would consolidate on its identified programmes to ensure better life for women and children in the country.
According to her, the council would ensure that more women are given opportunities to be elected into public office as 2018 kick start campaigns and politicking for 2019 elections.
She said it was in view of this that the council had earlier advocated for the positions of Vice President, Deputy Governors and Vice Chairmen of Local Government to women in future elections.
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He words: “If a woman emerged as a President, Governor and Chairman of Local Government, a man should be the vice.
“The Nigerian women will henceforth vote for political parties that agree to the above demand; that prioritise women issues and give women the 35 per cent Affirmative Action.
“The 35 per cent affirmative action should come in both political party structure, nomination for elections, and appointive offices.
“Different groups should support the capacity building and financial empowerment of women interested in politics and governance.’’
