WOMEN FOR 35%
Her Voice, Her Vote: Empowering Women for Political Leadership in Nigeria
Advocate for 35% Affirmative Action: Collaborate with key stakeholders to push for the implementation and enforcement of the 35% Affirmative Action policy for women in appointed and elected positions.
The AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation is embarking on a transformative project to increase women’s participation in political leadership in Nigeria. This initiative, titled Her Voice, Her Vote, focuses on encouraging more women to run for political office and advocating for implementing the 35% affirmative action for women in appointed and elected positions. We seek to partner with a core international organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights and gender equality in leadership. Together, we aim to drive impactful change by building a strong coalition that promotes equal representation and amplifies women’s voices in Nigeria’s political landscape
About the Convener
Amb. AJU Elumelu-James is a Nigerian political advocate, strategist, and civic mobilizer dedicated to expanding women’s participation and leadership in governance. She is widely recognized for championing gender inclusion, democratic accountability, and community-driven leadership across Nigeria.
With a deep commitment to public service, Amb. AJU Elumelu-James works at both grassroots and national levels to equip women with the tools, confidence, and support needed to engage in politics and public decision-making. Her initiatives focus on civic education, mentorship, leadership development, and strengthening women’s representation in legislative spaces, particularly the National Assembly.
Known for her ability to connect policy with people, she has mentored emerging female leaders, led community mobilization efforts, and consistently advocated for systems that enable women not just to vote, but to lead.
Amb. AJU’S work is guided by a simple belief: when women participate fully in governance, communities thrive and nations progress. Through her foundation, she continues to empower women, amplify voices, and build pathways for inclusive leadership across Nigeria.
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Project Goals
Increase Female Representation
Increase Female Political Representation: Encourage more women to run for political office through targeted leadership training, mentorship programs, and public awareness campaigns
Advocate for 35% Affirmative Action
Advocate for 35% Affirmative Action: Collaborate with key stakeholders to push for the implementation and enforcement of the 35% Affirmative Action policy for women in appointed and elected positions.
Build a Network of Female Leaders
Build a Network of Female Leaders: Establish a robust network of women in politics that fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support to strengthen their political engagement and influence.
Engage Public and Private Sectors
Engage Public and Private Sectors: Involve local governments, civil society organizations, and private entities to support gender-inclusive policies and practices that promote women’s leadership.
