Abuja: A gender advocate, Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi, has called on Nigerian women to actively involve themselves in politics, asserting that sustainable national development hinges on the active participation and contributions of women in all sectors. Hajiya Abdullahi made these remarks at the National Convention/Award Presentation organized by the Nigerian Women of Integrity Per Excellence Paragon Association in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the theme of the convention was ‘Women in Politics (Merit and Demerit).’ Hajiya Abdullahi, who also served as the guest speaker at the convention, emphasized the crucial role women play in nation-building and urged them to assume leadership responsibilities within their communities and across the nation. She reiterated that sustainable national development is dependent on the active participation and contributions of women in every sector.
Hajiya Abdullahi encouraged women to engage more in politics, highlighting that meaningful representation in governance would allow them to contribute more effectively to policy formulation and decision-making. She stated that women are the foundation of society and possess the capacity to drive positive change. Abdullahi also advised women to maintain exemplary character and conduct, wherever they find themselves, by upholding integrity, diligence, and compassion.
She further described women as the pillar of every society, emphasizing their indispensable roles in nurturing families, promoting peace, and fostering national development. She called on women to remain united, confident, and committed to making lasting contributions to the growth and progress of the nation.
In her address, Dr. Damilola Fetuga, the Grand Patron of the Nigerian Women of Integrity Per Excellence Paragon Association, urged women to step out of their comfort zones and actively contribute to nation-building. She pointed out that women possess the capacity, knowledge, and leadership qualities needed to drive national development. Dr. Fetuga encouraged women to participate actively in politics and noted that the era of women being confined to the home and excluded from leadership and decision-making is over.
She added that women should seize opportunities to influence policies and governance. Fetuga also called on governments at all levels to create an enabling environment that supports women’s participation in politics and other sectors of national development. She emphasized the need for policies that promote equal opportunities and remove barriers limiting women’s involvement, urging women to remain confident, united, and committed to making meaningful contributions to society.
NAN reports that the association exemplifies the true honour and integrity it stands for, as it honoured Mr. Eric Nnamdi Anyamene with the Integrity Man of the Year 2026 award. The convention also resulted in the formation of new executives, including Mrs. Manu Ramatu as the Northern leader, Blessings Odibe as the South-East leader, Mrs. Nancy Daniel as the South-West leader, Mrs. Umoh as the South-South leader, along with other key executive members.