Hon. Miriam Onuoha. |
It has been reckoned globally that the immense contribution of women in the socio-economic advancement of the continent can't be over emphasized.
This
and many more are the reasons for the need to include women in administrative
roles for sustainable development in the country.
The
Nation's National Assembly being in it's 10th Assembly, are on the verge of
electing notable lawmakers to direct its affairs for the roles of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader,
Deputy Majority leader, Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip to mention a few, and recently the National Working Committee
of the ruling party APC endorsed Hon. Tajudeen Abbass (Kaduna) and Hon.
Benjamin Kanu (Abia) as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
This
move has not gone well with some lawmakers, thereby asking the NWC to seek for
deep consultation.
This
move by the party to select those that will steer the leadership positions in
the Federal house of Representatives seem to have thrown up dissenting voices
that are bent on rocking the boat and thereby going against it's party approved
candidates to elect those they seem as right for their interest.
In
this ensuing drama in the house amongst Members elect of the lower Chambers of
the assembly, a woman from Imo state by name Rt Hon Princess Miriam Onuoha seems to be the only female lawmaker
poised to make a good impression for good
governance in leadership as she has spoken to be considered for a spot
in the top four of the House leadership as who gets what hots up.
The
agitation for women to be considered for the top 4 position at the National
Assembly became paramount and a necessity for the sake of gender equity.
And
one of such women is RT Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha representing Okigwe North
at the House of Representative.
She
is the only female Lawmaker from South East and South South elected to serve in
the incoming 10th Assembly to be inugurated in June.
She
earlier made made her aspiration known for the post of Speaker of the 10th
Assembly a month ago but chose to abide by party laid down decisions to choose
whom they selected to lead the House.
A
ranking member by all means, Rt Hon Princess Miriam has displayed significant
character, indepth legislative knowledge and indeed a bold voice in the affairs
of the House of Representatives since she was continued to play vital roles in
matters affecting the legislative house and the country at large, little wonder
the call of service of her fatherland is about to take her higher in her
pursuit of delivering good governance to her constituents and the Nation at
large.
Her
appointment into the House Leadership will in no small way, contribute
significantly to inclusive governance and National development as many women
are frowning at the level of being under represented at all tiers of governance
in the country.
RT
Hon. Princess Miriam is ready to bridge that gap and discharge her duties
diligently to the admirations of the citizens.
The
incoming 10th Assembly, will find in her qualities it needs to pursue a
cohesive leadership as required in sane climes, where women are given a voice
to speak out for their consittuents.
It
is also on this vein of gender equality as highly recommended by UN that a
coalition of over 231 women organization, under the umbrella of Womanifesto
demanded the inclusion of women in the leadership of the 10th Assembly.
A
woman like RT Hon. Princess Miriam if called to become one of the members of
House Leaders will represent about 50%
of women in the country, which will serve as a matter of equity and social
inclusion.
This
move if implemented will surely sooth
the mindset of women groups in the country and encourage more women participation
in the politics.
Record
has it that in the Nigeria's 24years of democracy, no woman has become Senate
President nor Deputy Senate President.
It was Hon. Patricia Etteh who in 2007 was
elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, while Hon. Mulikat Akande
became the first female Majority Leader at the National Assembly.
The
call for women inclusion among the Top 4
at the 10th Assembly has began and RT Hon. Princess Miriam Onuoha is best qualified
for any of the slots available to her.
A
brief foray into her Educational history shows that she also attended Aquinas
Model Secondary School Osu, where she got her Senior Secondary Certificate. She
proceeded to study at the University of Lagos and graduated with a Bachelors
Degree in Estate Management.
She
attended the University of Abuja and
graduated with a Master’s Degree in
Environmental Planning and Protection ( MEPP).
RT
Hon. Princess Miriam Before she got into the Federal house of representatives
served as a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State on
International Development Cooperation amongst other previous political
engagements.
She
was also a Board member of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation ( NTDC)
She was a member of State Implementation Committee ( Subsidy Reinvestment
Program Sure-P) Community Services, Women and Youth Employment Scheme: a task
which earned her the name - MAMA SURE P.
RT
Hon. Princess Miriam Odinaka Onuoha was elected on the 25th January 2020
on the platform of All Progressives
Congress (APC) into the House of
Representatives, representing Okigwe North Federal Constituency. During her
first tenure in the Green Chambers, she was the maiden House Committee Chairman
on persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, she sponsored many Impactful Motions and Bills, one of
which is the establishment of Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health
Sciences, Isiala Mbano LGA, Federal College of Horticulture Okigwe , Federal
Medical Centre Okigwe all at the Senate for concurrence and Presidential
assent.
The
female lawmaker endeared herself to her constituents, by offering robust and
visibly impactful representation to them. Little wonder, they overwhelming
returned her for another tenure in office on the 25 of February 2023,
Indeed
this Amazon who is the lone voice for all female politicians in the Federal
House of Representatives from the South East has a lot to offer in line to
service delivery to the growth of the Nation, and what better way to reward
excellence than to ensure that her elevation into the leadership of the lower
Chambers is given utmost priority.
Let
the Amazon fly.
Kingsley
Obiegbu (K-Zone) writes from Abuja
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