The Women’s Research and Documentation Center (WORDOC) of the University of Ibadan has called on women to vie for top positions in the society as frontiers of equality in the society widen.

The centre, which was established by erudite historian, Prof. Bolanle Awe, made the call in a statement marking its 30th anniversary.

Anniversary programmes are slated for (Wednesday) and Thursday at the university's International Conference Centre and the Institute of African Studies, where the centre is domiciled.

The statement welcomed emergence of a female president in Singapore and called on women, particularly in Africa, to join race in politics, professional associations and in the community to prove their ability and competence in transforming the society.

The centre said the growth of equality in the society is a boost for the recognition and equal representation in every sphere of life which women constantly seek.

With the Singapore example, the centre said it looks forward to welcoming a female president in Nigeria soon.

"Women Research and Documentation Centre is in support of this change and looks forward to emergence of more women in top positions in Africa, especially in Nigeria now that the United Nations entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women(UN Women) has given its full support for female politicians vying for elective position in the 2019 general elections. These certainly require full commitment and support from all stakeholders. We look forward to the time when a woman will lead Nigeria." The statement said.

Women and other stakeholders will gather to discuss the theme: "30 Years on: What Do Women Want, What Should Women Want?" for the anniversary.

Topics to be discussed will focus on historical issues, epistemological and moral issues, environmental issues and women in politics, agriculture,  parenting, traditional and socio-cultural issues.