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Nigeria: there should be operational gender policy to encourage women in politics – Prof Okunna

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June 21, 2023

Nigeria: there should be operational gender policy to encourage women in politics – Prof Okunna

Source: Niger Delta Today

Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa. She is currently the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academic), Paul University, a faith-based University in Awka, Anambra state[...].

Prof Okunna who spoke to The Women News on the need for government at all levels to make gender laws and policies that will encourage women to run for elective or get appointive positions in governance further disclosed that culture, religion, and financial challenges have made some women who are interested in politics to shy away.

Click here to read the full article published by Niger Delta Today on 18 June 2023.

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Ruth Oginyi
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Niger Delta Today
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Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and the entire Sub-Saharan Africa. She is currently the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academic), Paul University, a faith-based University in Awka, Anambra state[...].

Prof Okunna who spoke to The Women News on the need for government at all levels to make gender laws and policies that will encourage women to run for elective or get appointive positions in governance further disclosed that culture, religion, and financial challenges have made some women who are interested in politics to shy away.

Click here to read the full article published by Niger Delta Today on 18 June 2023.

Region
Author
Ruth Oginyi
Publisher
Niger Delta Today
Focus areas