FONWIP IN COLLABORATION WITH FOUNDATION BUILDERS (FB) KICKS OFF VOTERS EDUCATION SENSITIZATION AHEAD OF 2027 GENERAL ELECTION IN EDO STATE.

The Forum of Nigeria Women in Politics (FONWIP) in collaboration with Foundation Builders has commenced a statewide market sensitization campaign on Voters Education ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The campaign which is designed to cover the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State, officially kicked off in Benin City with massive sensitization in major markets and streets.

Areas covered in the flag-off include: Owina street, Igun street, Akpakpava road, Forestry road,  Mission road market , Oba market, Lagos street, Agbado market and environs.

During the sensitization, the team educated market women, youths, and traders on the  Importance of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) collection as the exercise is on going and so  everyone are  encourage  to get theirs.

The Need to vote and not sell their votes, how to vote correctly to avoid void votes.

The need for people to vote and defend their votes with a passionate appeal for people to  support and vote  women candidates in all the election.

FONWIP encouraged women to create time to come together at their convenience to pray for the peace and success of the forthcoming election

and the need  to vote for credible candidates that can represent them well.

Speaking during the exercise, the president of FONWIP  Hon. Dr. Florence Gbinigie JP, ably represented by Hon. Favour Oseki and Foundation Builders Mrs. Adodo Joy in their respective engagement  said that  the goal is to ensure every eligible voter, especially women in the grassroots are  well informed and ready to actively participate in the 2027 election without fear or intimidation.

The sensitization on voters education will continue in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts in the coming days.

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