The charter contains 10 major pillars and about 20 recommendations, with priorities including girl-child education, maternal health, women’s economic empowerment, security and stronger participation in decision-making. The group also plans to engage political aspirants and seek commitments to address the concerns outlined in the document.
Convener Ibrahim Yusuf said the charter is expected to be formally launched within the next two to three weeks, while Secretary Ruth Abner said grassroots mobilisation would continue to encourage women, particularly in rural communities, to participate actively in the electoral process.
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The Gombe Women Agenda has unveiled a proposed charter of demands focusing on education, maternal health, economic empowerment and greater inclusion of women ahead of the 2027 elections. The Gombe Women Agenda has mobilised religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to support a proposed charter of demands aimed at increasing women’s inclusion in governance ahead of the...
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- The Gombe Women Agenda has unveiled a proposed charter of demands focusing on education, maternal health, economic empowerment and greater inclusion of women ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The Gombe Women Agenda has mobilised religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to support a proposed charter of demands aimed at increasing women’s inclusion in governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The coalition brings together more than 100 women’s organisations across Gombe State.The charter contains 10 major pillars and about 20 recommendations, with priorities including girl-child education, maternal health, women’s economic empowerment, security and stronger participation in decision-making.
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The Gombe Women Agenda has unveiled a proposed charter of demands focusing on education, maternal health, economic empowerment and greater inclusion of women ahead of the 2027 elections. The Gombe Women Agenda has mobilised religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to support a proposed charter of demands aimed at increasing women’s inclusion in governance ahead of the...
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September 24, 2026
