By Godwin Otang A nonprofit making organization Gender And Development Action (GADA), has lessened female political apathy by 29.6 percent between last general elections to date. This was made known to CrossRiverWatch in a recent report by the organization, via the Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria Project Coordinator, Mrs Francisca Effiom in Calabar. The report
By Eme Offiong, Voice of Nigeria Civil Society groups have been urged to enable upcoming female politicians in Cross River State to seek elective positions. This is coming as the Cross River State government is getting set to hold its local government election. The Executive Director, Centre for Gender Development, CGD, University of Calabar, and
By Patrick Obia Development experts have trained the wives of the 18 Local Government Area Chairmen on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Calabar with a call for more sensitization and empowerment of women. The training focused on creating political reliance to issues of GBV and VAWG in Cross River