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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated greater inclusion and opportunities for women in governance and leadership positions across Africa.
Senator Diri contended the continent’s progress will be accelerated when women with potential and vision were integrated into critical spheres of decision-making.
The Bayelsa governor spoke during the formal presentation of a book, magazine and documentary in honour of the first female Mayor of the City of Banjul, Mrs. Rohey Malick Lowe, at the Dawda Jawara International Conference Centre in The Gambia on Wednesday.
