The All Progressives Grand Alliance has called for greater inclusion of women in politics and governance, urging stakeholders to dismantle barriers limiting women’s participation in leadership and decision-making.The call was made at the party’s National Women’s Summit held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.In a statement issued on Sunday by APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the summit, themed “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Politics and Governance,” brought together women leaders, political stakeholders, civil society organisations and gender advocates from across the country for discussions on increasing women’s representation in governance.The party’s National Leader and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was represented at the event by his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim.In his goodwill message, Ibezim stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance. “Attempting to exclude women from politics and governance is akin to trying to clap with just one hand. For our democracy and development to be complete, women must be at the centre of decision-making,” he said.Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made at the party’s National Women’s Summit held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.In a statement issued on Sunday by APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the summit, themed “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Politics and Governance,” brought together women leaders, political stakeholders, civil society organisations and gender advocates from across the country for discussions on increasing women’s representation in governance.The party’s National Leader and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was represented at the event by his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim.In his goodwill message, Ibezim stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance. “Attempting to exclude women from politics and governance is akin to trying to clap with just one hand. For our democracy and development to be complete, women must be at the centre of decision-making,” he said.Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday by APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the summit, themed “Advancing Women’s Inclusion in Politics and Governance,” brought together women leaders, political stakeholders, civil society organisations and gender advocates from across the country for discussions on increasing women’s representation in governance.The party’s National Leader and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was represented at the event by his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim.In his goodwill message, Ibezim stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance. “Attempting to exclude women from politics and governance is akin to trying to clap with just one hand. For our democracy and development to be complete, women must be at the centre of decision-making,” he said.Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Leader and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was represented at the event by his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim.In his goodwill message, Ibezim stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance. “Attempting to exclude women from politics and governance is akin to trying to clap with just one hand. For our democracy and development to be complete, women must be at the centre of decision-making,” he said.Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his goodwill message, Ibezim stressed the importance of women’s participation in governance. “Attempting to exclude women from politics and governance is akin to trying to clap with just one hand. For our democracy and development to be complete, women must be at the centre of decision-making,” he said.Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Declaring the summit open, APGA National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party organised the event because sustainable national development could not be achieved while women remained underrepresented in governance.“This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This summit is not about APGA alone. It is about Nigeria. When women are excluded from the table, policies become incomplete. Advancing women’s inclusion is not a favour to women; it is an investment in better governance for all Nigerians,” Ezeokenwa said.Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Also speaking, APGA National Woman Leader, Lizzy Nwokeocha, said the challenges confronting women in politics cut across political parties and required collective action.Related NewsEkiti APC chieftain dies, Oyebanji, elders mournWe have a right to determine who governs us, Oyedepo tells worshippersWhy Peter Obi avoided debate with me — Umahi“The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. “The plight of Nigerian women in politics cuts across party lines. Today we put partisan interests aside to confront a national challenge. Our daughters deserve a political system that welcomes them,” she said.According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, participants identified financial constraints, cultural norms, political violence against women and party nomination processes as major obstacles to women’s political participation.The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The summit also called for political parties to adopt affirmative action measures, the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill, and full implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy.Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Participants further emphasised the need for mentorship, capacity building and improved access to funding to support aspiring female leaders.The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The statement added that, although organised by APGA, the summit was nonpartisan and attracted representatives of other political parties, women’s groups and development partners.Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among the resolutions reached were calls to advocate constitutional and electoral reforms to improve women’s representation, encourage political parties to adopt voluntary quotas and support female aspirants, establish a national mentorship network for women in politics, and improve data collection on women’s participation at all levels of governance.APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. APGA said the summit reaffirmed the party’s commitment to strengthening internal mechanisms that promote women’s leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections.