Nigerian women in politics continue to make gains, yet they remain underrepresented across many key roles. Political leaders and organizations in Nigeria emphasize that the representation of women is vital for a balanced and effective government. While women make up nearly half of Nigeria’s population, their involvement in leadership positions has consistently lagged. Here, we … Read more
The APC Women’s Head, Dr. Mary Idele Alile, has vowed to continue empowering party women. She aims to help them become self-reliant, both economically and socially. Dr. Alile’s commitment focuses on mentorship programs, policies promoting work-life balance, and initiatives amplifying women’s voices. She emphasized that women can build a future where they play a central … Read more
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has highlighted the need for more seats for women in politics to address Nigeria’s low female representation. At less than 10% of the National Assembly, female participation in Nigeria lags far behind countries like Rwanda, South Africa, and Malawi, where women hold 61.3%, 46.2%, and 41% … Read more
Speaking at the International Legislative Dialogue on Women and Constitution Amendment in Nigeria in Abuja, Remi Tinubu emphasized the urgent need to break down barriers that limit women’s role in politics. Represented by Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State and Chair of the Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum, she noted that while progress had … Read more
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Nigeria’s umbrella body for all registered political parties, held a roundtable to explore special seats for women in parliament. Organized in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), the event took place in Abuja under the theme, “64 Years of Independence, Inclusive Democracy and the Options of Special Seats … Read more
In a decisive move, education and youth ministers are out as President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet, removing five ministers from key positions. Among those affected are Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education; and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister … Read more
