Garga Foundation, ACWIP Train 21 Female LG Vice Chairwomen On Administrative Skills in Adamawa

Garga Foundation,ACWIP train 21 female LG Vice Chairwomen on administrative skills in Adamawa

From Umar Dankano, Yola.

A capacity building training workshop on administrative and leadership skills was conducted for the newly elected twenty one (21) female vice chairmen in Adamawa state.

The one day training was undertaken by the Garga Foundation in partnership with the Adamawa Concerned Women In Politics,ACWIP aimed at enhancement of efficient and effective local government administration in the state.

In her welcome address, Program Manager of Garga Foundation, Rukayya Aminu Muhammad applauded the foresight of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration for according womenfolk a real sense of belonging by given them opportunity to serve the people.

Mrs Muhammad announced that the program was supported by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), USAID, and UKAID noting that the newly inaugurated vice chairmen will be equipped with the essentials for good governance through  leadership and administrative skills.

She emphasized the organization’s commitment to empowering women and communities through leadership and education.

“This training aligns with our mission to strengthen women’s rights and participation in politics. We are thrilled to see vice chairs from all 21 LGAs dedicated to advancing leadership at the grassroots level,” she remarked.

Speaking at the training, the Majority leader of the state Assembly, Hon. Kate

Mamuno advised the participants to try and put in to practice the skills impacted on them by experts.

Hon. Mamuno asserted that the inclusion of women in to governance can never be over emphasized stating her move to sponsor a legislative bill mandating a woman to serve as deputy Governor.

She however noted that at the moment the seats of the Deputy Governor and the State Chief Judge,CJ are occupied by women praising the executive for gesture.

In her remarks, the President of the ACWIP, Hajiya Zainab Abubakar  expressed optimism about the training, stating that it would sharpen the vice chairmen’s leadership skills and help bridge the gap in governance.

“Adamawa women are resilient, and today marks another step toward breaking barriers in leadership,” she said.

Seray Jah, Country Director of IFES, extended his congratulations to the vice chairmen, urging them to embrace their roles as ambassadors of women in leadership.

Jah applauded Adamawa’s growing reputation for championing women’s participation in politics and governance.

The training, which focused on governance, transparency, and community engagement, is seen as a crucial step toward more inclusive and effective local government administration in Adamawa.