Founder, ‘SHE Forum Africa’, a pan-African NGO, Ms Inimfon Etuk, has advocated for women participation in politics in order to promote entrepreneurship and women’s business initiatives in local communities.

This is contained in a statement signed by Head, Media Unit of the organisation, Mrs Beatrice Yeye-Adekunle, yesterday in Abuja.It quoted Etuk as saying the NGO is seeking to promote women development, leadership and lifestyle. The founder said the forum would organise its 3rd edition conference in Abuja at a yet to be announced date to deepen its advocacy. The statement said the conference would focus on promoting conscious participation of women in democratic processes in Nigeria.

“The heart of our organisation’s focus is the burning need to promote conscious participation of women in democratic processes.“Also to create partnerships, financing new enterprises, and encouraging strategic involvement in leadership, governance and entrepreneurial programmes.“However, it is important for us to strengthen our shared value for a global society where everyone lives, works and thrives in their chosen endeavour without perceived or real stereotypes,’’ she said.

On the theme of the conference tagged “Regroup, Reboot, Remove The Mask’’, Etuk explained that it would refresh women ideas through target strategies and commitments to building a better Africa.

She added that the event was committed to creating healthy spaces for women to network, learn, support and grow with each other. According to her, the lead presentation on the forum would be delivered by a renowned gender and development specialist and wife of former Ekiti State governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, The line-up guests include the Ambassadors of Denmark, Torben Gettermann, EU Ambassador Michel Arrion, and a host of representatives from development organisations, civil society and entrepreneurial organisations across Africa.