- As AWLA President who was in attendance, meets with Abuja branch members
Having attended the fourth and final national strategic litigation meeting on inclusive governance and the implementation of the 35% affirmative action judgment in Abuja recently, the President of AWLA Nigeria, Caroline Aituaje Ibharuneafe (Mrs.) had a meet and greet with the AWLA Nigeria Exco: North Central Regional Coordinator, National Programmes Coordinator, Abuja Branch Coordinator, Exco and Members of AWLA Nigeria Abuja Branch.
The national strategic litigation meeting was convened under the Towards Inclusive Governance in Nigeria (TIGN) project, supported by the Open Society Foundations – Africa (OSF-Africa).
The meeting was the concluding part in a series of national strategic engagements designed to consolidate advocacy efforts toward the full implementation of the Federal High Court judgment mandating 35% affirmative action for women in governance.
It was a gathering of legal experts and advocates for women’s rights who support legal capacity and public education campaigns, as well as those with insights and institutional engagement that are essential for ensuring a coordinated, multistakeholder response to the stalled appeal process.
The meeting was essentially geared towards translating legal victory into practical governance outcomes.
“A significant step towards gender equality in Nigerian governance! Implementation is key – let’s see this progress translate into meaningful change.”