By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos
In its quest to ensure, inclusive governance for women, youths and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in Plateau State, a group under the aegis of
Accountability Lab Nigeria, has organised a training for women, youths and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs).
The Organisation said the training was part of its “Gov-her-nance” project, being funded by the Canadian Funds for Local Initiative.
Country Director of the organisation, Odeh Friday, who spoke at the event in Jos, the State Capital, said the training was aimed at promoting inclusive governance in Nigeria.
Friday explained that the project is aimed at building the capacity of the marginalised persons in the society, with a view of promoting “accountable, responsible and inclusive” system.
“Basically, what we do in Accountability Lab, particularly under this project is to build the capacity of the marginalised group in the society so as to ensure inclusive governance.
“Women, youths and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) are always left behind when it comes to decision making, and this training and other activities we will be conducting under this project is aimed at ensuring that these category of persons are not left behind.
“We want to ensure that these category of people are in the forefront of decision making and policy initiation.
“Good governance breeds active citizenship, responsible leaders and accountable institutions and this is what we want to achieve,” he said.
The Country Director promised that the organisation, would continue to support initiatives that would promote inclusiveness at all levels.
