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The Nigeria woman and the necessary need for greater participation and inclusion in politics and political leadership.

A Passionate Advocacy Project of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.

By: Foluke Daramola-Salako,
House of Representatives Aspirant, Oshodi/Isolo Constituency I, 2027 National Assembly Election, Nigeria.

One of the most important realities in today’s Nigeria is that more women are beginning to see politics not as a space reserved exclusively for men, but as a platform where women can also lead, influence policy, represent communities, and contribute meaningfully to national development.

The advocacy and public engagement efforts of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu have contributed significantly to this gradual shift in mindset, especially through platforms such as the Renewed Hope Initiative and the New Era Foundation.

Why More Nigerian Women Are Entering Politics, Actively Participating, And Contesting Elections In Today’s Nigeria.

1. Growing Advocacy for Women Inclusion:

For many years, women in Nigeria faced structural, financial, and cultural barriers in politics.

Today, however, national conversations around inclusion, representation, and gender balance are becoming stronger and more visible.

Influential female leaders are openly encouraging women to:

Join political parties,
contest elections,
seek appointments,
build leadership capacity, and participate actively in governance at all levels.

2. Mentorship from Visible Female Leaders:

Women are often inspired, when they see other women occupying powerful offices successfully.

The political journey of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu — from legislator to First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has become a major reference point for many aspiring female politicians, especially within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Her consistent message that women should support, mentor, and uplift one another has resonated strongly among younger female aspirants across the country.

3. Economic Empowerment Creates Political Confidence:

Many women previously stayed away from politics, because of economic limitations.

Programmes involving;

Grants, vocational support, entrepreneurship funding, market support, agricultural assistance, and leadership training have helped many women become more financially independent, and socially confident enough to participate in public life and political engagement.

4. Increased Awareness About Representation:

Many Nigerians now believe that women bring;

Compassionate and people-oriented leadership, community-focused governance,
social welfare sensitivity,
strong grassroots mobilization capacity, and consensus-building abilities into public service.

This growing belief is helping more female aspirants gain wider public acceptance and political relevance.

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5. The Rise of Female Political Networks across the nation:

Women across party lines are increasingly building support systems, advocacy groups, campaign structures, and mentorship circles to help one another succeed politically.

This growing cooperation is gradually reducing the isolation many women previously experienced in politics.

Key Areas Of Women Inclusion Advocacy.

Political Participation
Encouraging women to:

Run for elective offices, attend party meetings, seek leadership positions, and participate actively in democratic processes.

Economic Empowerment
Providing support through:

Grants, business funding, agricultural support, entrepreneurial development,
and vocational empowerment programmes.

Mentorship and Leadership Development
Helping younger women build:

Confidence, communication skills, leadership capacity, and public engagement competence.

Social Inclusion
Supporting:

Widows, rural women,
women with disabilities,
vulnerable families,
and underserved communities.

The Bigger National Impact

Nigeria still has one of the lowest percentages of female representation in elective offices, compared to several African countries.

Because of this, advocacy efforts, championed by leaders such as Sen. Oluremi Tinubu are increasingly seen as part of a broader national movement, aimed at normalizing stronger female participation in governance and political leadership.

More women entering politics today means:

Broader representation, more inclusive policymaking, stronger grassroots engagement, greater democratic participation, and a more balanced national development process.

The inclusion of women in politics is no longer merely a gender conversation; it is now a national development necessity.

And that is the reason more and more women are now out there on the field, consulting, negotiating and working on more stakeholdership opportunities increased their involvement and participation could achieve for them nationally within the politicking arena.

Published by the FDS Media & Publicity Directorate Office.

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