The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has described the emergence of Kamala Harris, as Vice President-elect of the United States as a clarion call on women across the globe.

Tallen gave the commendation in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

She said that it was time for women across the globe, and especially in Nigeria, rose up to the challenge of political leadership.

“The emergence of Kamala Harris is further affirmation that this is the time for women to take their rightful place in all governance processes.

“Today, history has been made. Americans have spoken and demonstrated the value women bring to governance as Kamara Harris emerges not just as the first woman but as the first black woman to be elected Vice-President of America.

“Her emergence is a further Affirmation that this is the time for women to take their rightful place in all governance processes.

“As we celebrate this victory, let this be a wake-up call to nations and particularly to women around the globe.

“This is indeed a new dawn where only the participation of women in the global political space can change and shape the economies of nations; including Nigeria,” she said.

The minister added that the victory of some Nigerian women in different positions in the elections would particularly boost the confidence of Nigerian women in politics

“The victory of 35-year-old Esther Agbaje, as the first Nigerian-American in the Minnesota legislature is heartwarming and deserving of our celebration.

“And, so, with overwhelming joy in my heart, in solidarity with American voters, and on behalf of Nigerian Women and the girl-child, I see a renewed hope for women in the Nigerian political space as we continue to lend our voices and galvanise acceptance of women in redefining our society.

“I am confident of better days ahead for the women and youth of this country,” she said.

NAN