Women to march for peaceful election in Lagos

 Women to march for peaceful               election  in Lagos 

Women from all walks of life will today embark on a peaceful march in Lagos State as part of efforts to promote awareness for issue-based campaigns by political parties and their aspirants as well as peaceful participation in the general election.

The exercise, according to the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria), and Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF- Africa), is geared to enhance individual capacities on the need to exercise their fundamental rights as citizens of Nigeria in a well organised and peaceful manner devoid of violence.

The one-day walk will commence at the premises of the Lagos State Television (LTV8) on Agidingbi Road and terminate at the state secretariat, Alausa where they will present a report to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as disclosed by the organisation.

Addressing newsmen in Lagos, National Coordinator of WANEP-Nigeria, Bridget Osakwe, said the organisation, which is the largest and organised peacebuilding network in Nigeria has noted with deep concern the persistent spate of insecurity and violence in the country with untold consequences on the lives and livelihoods of the citizenry, especially during elections.

She said the increasing rate of violence has created instability in the country and disrupted the lives of men, women and children with a grave impact on the nation’s economy and community livelihoods. 

Bridget said: “We seek to create awareness and advocate the need for oneness and a violent free 2023 elections.

Elections in Nigeria have been of major concern to its citizenry, as many are frightened by violent incidents that may occur and most especially it effect on women and children.”