Girls Just Want to Run
In Girls Just Want to Run, the author expresses the importance of an increase; in female participation in the political activities of Nigeria. Drawing from female representation and political movements throughout history; the author buttresses the importance and also possibilities of young women standing together to achieve political change. She describes why she journeyed into politics and her early steps to understand, as well as, contribute to the Nigerian political scene.
The author opened the reader’s mind to the fact that the presence of hardship; does not mean women do not belong in politics and also she shed light on the power of harnessing art, media, and music; to create awareness of the lack of and fight for female political inclusion. She explained the importance of engaging the community at the grass-root level through strong ideologies; which she called the bedrock of a good movement.
Through politically transforming examples, she also outlined the steps to creating a solid movement. She reiterated the need for women to be at the helm of the policymaking so they have a direct influence on the matters that arise. The importance of mentorship, mentoring and being mentored, and networking, are explored including ways to save and understand the investment. She urged women who want to run for political office to be economically empowered. To properly round off “Girls Just Want to Run” she provided a list of organizations that would help women along the way as well as help them develop themselves personally and financially.
AUTHOR: Nafisa Emmanuella Atiku
