The Bissa Women’s Wing has officially been launched by the Bissa Development Association (BDA), with a call on leadership to intensify efforts to unite Bissa women under the Zekula umbrella.
It comes as a first step in building a formidable women’s group as demanded by Article 4 (i) (a) of the BDA Constitution.
At a virtual launch held on Saturday, November 19, the BDA Chairman, Alhaji Shaibu Musah Gutare, said the Women’s Wing is meant to bring together all Bissa women, including wives who are non-Bissas.
“The BDA has over the years had challenges setting up most of its structures, including the Youth Forum and the Women’s Wing,” the chairman said in his keynote address.
“Consequently, a lot of work has been put into mobilizing our women, and this has culminated in today’s formal launch.”
“This launch, it must be noted, is not our destination. A journey of a thousand miles, they say, begins with the first step. This launch must therefore be seen as our first step in building a formidable women’s wing.
“The Women’s Wing is expected to mobilize all Bissa women, including wives who are non-Bissas, under the umbrella of the BDA, as it is our firm belief that sustainable development begins with the woman. To this end, the BDA is expected to tailor many developmental initiatives through our Women’s Wing for implementation in order to positively affect many Bissa families.
The wing will operate absolutely under the office of the Women’s Commissioner of the BDA.
A little over a hundred women have already been brought on board, and official registration will soon commence through the BDA’s NUNA dues-paying system.
Declaring the Wing officially launched, the chairman urged the women’s leadership to work hard to mobilize as many Bissa women across the country and beyond into the group.
“In order to achieve our dreams for our women, we hereby wish to appeal to all regional and zonal women organizers as well as all Bissa women to intensify efforts to unite Bissa women under the Women’s Wing to facilitate the roll-out of programs and initiatives to support Bissa women,” he said.
“To this end, each Bissa woman is first encouraged to register with a zone and comply with the NUNA or other mode of dues payment.” Secondly, zonal and regional organizers are to ensure that all women within their regions or zones are linked to the Women’s Wing.
On behalf of the Lemagan, Council of Elders, and National Executive Committee of the BDA, I today, November 19, 2022, declare the Women’s Wing of the BDA “duly launched.”
Saturday’s launch, via Zoom, was brief but had many Bissas across the world participating, as some took the opportunity to hail the BDA for its strategic effort to empower the Bissa women.