Ijaw Women Deserve to be Heard, Silencing Our Voices is Great Injustice -President Women Rights’ Group

By Osaro Michael, Benin

In a passionate plea, Comrade Hilda Amogha, President of the Ijaw Women Rights Protection Forum, IWRP, has called for an end to the silencing of Ijaw women’s voices in leadership, decision-making, and media representation. Speaking out against the marginalization of women in Ijaw Nation, Amogha emphasised that true progress cannot be achieved if women’s voices are ignored.

“The voices of Ijaw women must be heard, respected, and valued,” Amogha declared. “One of the greatest injustices in Ijaw Nation today is the silencing of Ijaw women’s voices. Women have been pushed aside, ignored in leadership or decision-making, and misrepresented in the media. This must change.”

Amogha advocated for a shift in societal perception, where women are seen not just in stereotypical roles such as mothers, wives, or caregivers, but also as leaders, professionals, innovators, and change-makers. “When women’s voices are heard, justice is stronger, leadership is wiser, and society is better for everyone,” she asserted.

The Ijaw Women Rights Protection Forum is pushing for greater inclusivity and representation of women in governance, families, and communities. Amogha’s message is clear: Ijaw women will no longer be silenced, and their voices must be respected and valued in all spheres of society.

As the call for change gains momentum, it remains to be seen how Ijaw Nation will respond to the demands of its women. One thing is certain, however: the voices of Ijaw women will not be silenced.