Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- No fewer than 40 female aspirants selected from different political parties in Kwara State have been trained and equipped with the wherewithal to prepare for the 2027 polls.

The aspirants received the support under a programme themed "From Foot Soldiers to Front Runners."

The three-day training took place in Ilorin between Monday and Wednesday.

Organisers of the programme tasked the participants to familiarise themselves with the process, organisation and structure of political parties before throwing their hats into the ring.

The training was at the instance of Women Environment and Youth Development Initiative (WOYODEV), a nongovernmental organization, with support from the UN Women and funding from the European ...