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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Government of Canada, has donated of N2.6 billion to advance women’s participation in politics.
Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Christoff, disclosed the donation in Abuja during a high-level dialogue with traditional leaders organized by the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nigeria and the United Nations Women.
The event by the United Nations was put together to appeal to traditional rulers to increase their efforts towards ending violence against women in the country.
Represented by the Head of Cooperation, Canadian High Commission, Abuja, Ms Djifa Ahado, Christoff said the amount would be contributed for four years under the Canada’s Advance Women Political Participation in Nigeria Project.
The Canadian envoy added that Canada and the United Nations recognised the importance traditional leaders played as custodian of tradition, hence the need to indulge them in advocating for women’s rights.
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, said the full and equitable participation of all citizens, including women, was essential to building a strong, vibrant and inclusive democracy in Nigeria.
