Dear Female Lawyers,
Model on Professor Jade Akande OFR
former Dean of blessed memory. Recall the lessons she taught on gender rights –
be your own person.
Thank you
CA
Gender Equal Opportunities Bill
Tobi Soniyi in Abuja
Women lawyers under the auspices of the
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria have expressed
disappointment over the decision of the Senate in rejecting the Gender
and Equal Opportunities Bill.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Inime
Aguma, FIDA accused the Senate of having the penchant to treat every
issue that affected women with levity.
The lawyers said: “The Nigerian Senate should consider treating issues that concern women with the seriousness it deserves.
“There would be no Senate without Women.
“We can no longer afford to have citizens who cannot participate effectively in Governance because of discriminatory practices.”
FIDA Nigeria therefore called on all
well meaning Nigerians and Civil Society organisations to join hands
together and stand with the sponsor of the bill with a view to represent
the bill and ensure its passage.
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