L-R: Bamidele Salam and Grace Ike
Bamidele Salam, chairman of the house of representatives committee on public accounts, has called for increased participation of Nigerian women in politics.
Speaking during the visit of Grace Ike, first female chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the federal capital territory (FCT), Salam said Nigeria needs to do better on the inclusivity front.
He said the country should emulate the likes of Rwanda, with 60 percent of members of parliament being women; and Kenya, with about 50 percent women in parliament.
Salam added that Nigeria should make deliberate efforts to ensure that more women participate in politics and governance. The legislator said merit and capacity to deliver are not exclusive to a particular gender.
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In her remarks, Ike said her leadership is committed to strengthening the relationship between the media and the legislature.
She said the NUJ recognises the critical role that the house public accounts committee plays in ensuring that public funds are judiciously utilised.
“We believe that a strong and independent media is essential to a functioning democracy, and we are committed to playing our part in promoting good governance,” she said.
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On December 5, Ike was elected chairperson of the NUJ in the FCT.
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