Empowering Women, Enhancing Democracy: Dr Gloria Shoda Launches Africa League Of Women Voters.
By Charles Segun Adegbite
The President of Africa Regional Council of Women, Dr Gloria Laraba Shoda, has formed the Nigeria Chapter of the Africa League of Women Voters, ALWOV, towards educating female voters and empowering them to be fully involved in the political process in the country.
Dr Shoda, a holder of MFR, who Successful People Magazine stylishly nicknamed, "The Erelu of Africa" is a board member of the International Council of Women, ICW, France, who formed the ALWOV a few years ago as a non-governmental organization, NGO, and registered it with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, in Nigeria.
The goals of this her non partisan organization is to bring African women in their respective countries together, irrespective of religion, class, political interest and ethnicity, for the purpose of training, educating and sensitizing them about women's voting rights.
The Africa League of Women Voters is dedicated to empowering women across Africa to actively participate in the political process.
The Mission of ALWOV
Going by the mission statement of the NGO, "The Africa League of Women Voters is dedicated to empowering women across Africa to actively participate in the political process.
"We strive to sensitize, educate and train women voters to make informed, independent and ethical decisions at the polls. By promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in voting, we aim to eradicate voter corruption, strengthen democratic governance, and advocate for the increased political presence and relevance of women in leadership roles."
Successful People Magazine discovered that as at Tuesday December 10, she has started mobilising many women from different parts of the country into this Nigeria chapter of the NGO.
Almost everyone who joined the group platform of the NGO through invitation has expressed satisfaction about the development, with no one making any negative statement about the initiative.
Another dimension to this initiative is that a couple of men were added to the women's forum, which Mrs Soda said they needed to keep them together.
According to her, "You will agree with me that we need men to support, mobilize, advise and advocate for us as He4She".
"You will agree with me that we need men to support, mobilize, advise and advocate for us as He4She".
The Vision
Going by the vision statement of the ALWOV, "We envision a continent where African women are fully empowered to influence democratic processes, where their voices shape the future, and their votes contribute to building transparent, just, and inclusive governments.
"Through a vibrant network of engaged women voters, we aim to foster a political landscape where women's leadership is not the exception but the norm, contributing to the development of a prosperous and equitable Africa." It ends.
Dr Gloria Shoda's Antecedents
Prior to her election into the board of the ICW in May 2022 and her emergence as the President of Africa Regional Council of Women, Dr Shoda has led Nigerian women as the President of National Council for Women Society (NCWS) from 2016 till her tenure ended in March, 2022.
Leadership Positions Occupied
Here is a woman of substance, endowed with leadership inclination, raw courage and vision.
She has presided over many great organizations, associations and clubs, either through elections or appointments.
She was the Secretary, Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Jaji. Chairman, Education Committee, National Council of Women Societies – Remo Local Government Area, Sagamu (NCWS).
The 1st Assistant Secretary - National Council of Women Societies, Ogun State Chapter (NCWS), President/Founder of Gateway Women and Children Foundation. The 1st National Vice President, National Council of Women Societies, (NCWS) Nigeria.
The President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria from 2016 to 2022.
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