Hon. Fatima Hamman, a former aspirant for AMAC/Bwari federal constituency in the last general election has joined others stakeholders advocating for more women inclusion in the politics that would engender increase in the number of women positions for both elected and appointed positions.
She said this at a press conference NFP4More organised in Abuja by BAOBAB foundation with the theme: Inspiring the inclusion of women in politics to accelerate the growth of the nation”.
According to her, women should be given more opportunities, most importantly in applying affordable affirmative action to give room for more women’s participation not only in politics but in all decision making.
She used the medium to commend the organizer of the initiative for putting up a platform that was supportive and impressive for women in politics.
“I think BAOBAB is platform where women can express interest in politics. Actually, it is very impressive and supportive forum. I commend the executive and founder of the organisation because we need more collaborative efforts to encourage women in politics in supporting them in positions in Nigeria. So the platform like this encourages women in politics and it is very good initiative I must commend” she said.
She therefore called on women to come together to join forces and utilize the gender affirmative opportunity as affordable platform to give room for more women participation in politics.
“I think this is one of the reasons I am here. It is very collaborative effort. Once we join forces together the next level is assured that some good things will come out of it”
She lamented women’s negative experiences in politics to be dogmatic and stigmatic approach as well as religion and cultural belief that women could not do better than men, however, admonished women who aspire to be in politics to have a mentor and be rooted in grassroot movement; through active participation in women forum and exposure to social media platforms.
Hon. Hamman is a philanthropist who through her charity organisation known as 601 Charity Foundation positively impact society by addressing a particular social issue or need. The mission of the Foundation is to create a better world by providing services, resources, and support to those in need.