Police and NSCDC receive training on addressing electoral violence against women
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), a branch in Borno State, trained personnel from the police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp on how to combat violence. electoral violence against women.
Speaking on the occasion, IFAD Vice-President, Ms. Amina Agbaje, revealed this during a two-day training on the theme: "Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Agencies Prevention and Response to Violence Against Women (VAW) in Elections Act, held in Maiduguri on Thursday.
She noted that the protection of women during elections is very important for their active participation.
Represented by State Chairman, FIDA Borno State, Hafsat Baba, Agbaje noted that over the years women have been victims of electoral violence, saying that storytelling must be addressed in upcoming elections in Nigeria.
"Eradicating political violence is key to advancing women's political participation, as it is of paramount importance to condense political violence before and after elections so that women can fully participate in elections" , said Agbade.
According to her, globally, women share a common characteristic of marginalization and their participation in politics has remained minimal because more often than not they are afraid to go out to exercise their civic responsibility.
"As such, this workshop aims to build the capacity of law enforcement officials and institutions to encourage greater participation of women by ensuring seamless violence before, during and after elections.
>In her goodwill message, FIDA State Chairperson Hafsat Baba noted that the participants were drawn from the police force and NSCDC personnel in preparation for next year's electoral circle.< /p>
She stressed the need for the country's political classes to preach and embrace peace despite political differences.
Additionally, speaking at the training, NSCDC State Commander, Musa Umar Farouk thanked the organizers for the timely training of personnel and pledged that they would support other security agencies to guarantee free and fair elections in the State.
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), a branch in Borno State, trained personnel from the police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp on how to combat violence. electoral violence against women.
Speaking on the occasion, IFAD Vice-President, Ms. Amina Agbaje, revealed this during a two-day training on the theme: "Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Agencies Prevention and Response to Violence Against Women (VAW) in Elections Act, held in Maiduguri on Thursday.
She noted that the protection of women during elections is very important for their active participation.
Represented by State Chairman, FIDA Borno State, Hafsat Baba, Agbaje noted that over the years women have been victims of electoral violence, saying that storytelling must be addressed in upcoming elections in Nigeria.
"Eradicating political violence is key to advancing women's political participation, as it is of paramount importance to condense political violence before and after elections so that women can fully participate in elections" , said Agbade.
According to her, globally, women share a common characteristic of marginalization and their participation in politics has remained minimal because more often than not they are afraid to go out to exercise their civic responsibility.
"As such, this workshop aims to build the capacity of law enforcement officials and institutions to encourage greater participation of women by ensuring seamless violence before, during and after elections.
>In her goodwill message, FIDA State Chairperson Hafsat Baba noted that the participants were drawn from the police force and NSCDC personnel in preparation for next year's electoral circle.< /p>
She stressed the need for the country's political classes to preach and embrace peace despite political differences.
Additionally, speaking at the training, NSCDC State Commander, Musa Umar Farouk thanked the organizers for the timely training of personnel and pledged that they would support other security agencies to guarantee free and fair elections in the State.
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