The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says insecurity is impeding Africa’s growth and development.
In the same vein, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies calls on Northern politicians not to hide under the guise of religion to prevent women from participating in governance.
Both bared their minds at separate interactive meetings with a delegation of female parliamentarians from Somalia.
Many countries in Africa are beset by security challenges.
Many countries in the continent are also plagued with corruption, poverty and under development.
A delegation of female legislators in Somalia is in Nigeria to share knowledge and explore areas of collaboration.
Its first point of call is the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS.
It seeks to share knowledge with Nigeria, especially concerning the enactment of laws against rape and other gender-based violence
In his response, NILDS DG, Abubakar Sulaiman, notes…