“Our PVC, Our Power, Get Yours Today” – Hon. Asmau Charges Women

By: Joshua Adinoyi

Women in Kogi State have been called upon to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise to get themselves equipped ahead of the 2023 political dispensation in the Country.

Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Women Affairs, Hon. Asmau Gogo, made the call while speaking with Newsmen in Lokoja, the State capital.

Hon. Asmau said the call became necessary following the need for women in the State to get involved the more in politics.

“It is a great thing to know that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened another potter for Nigerians to get their PVC once again

“Women, we need to seize this privilege to get our PVC because it is our power especially now that the 2023 presidential race is drawing closer

“If you don’t have your PVC before now, you misplaced yours, if stolen, destroyed, you want to move yours to another Local Government for certain reason (s), whatever it is, just approach INEC Office and the issue will be resolved”

She said the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, has given women in the State 35% affirmation in governance, calling on them to take advantage of such rare gesture.

The SA on Women Affairs appreciated the Governor for his leadership qualities, stressing that the Governor have been able to change several naratives for good in the Confluence State.

Hon. Asmau Gogo described women as incredible and unique beings, saying that their commitment to a course was second to none.

She noted that there was need for them to get their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) to enable them perform their franchise in the coming elections in the Country.

The SA, opined that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has created the right platform for women across the Country to showcase their leadership ability, calling on women to register with the APC.

She also enjoined them to take the message to all nooks and crannies, saying the quest of a better society can only be achieved collectively.