The former Deputy Governor of Lagos State Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele has said the reason why women in Africa do not get equal chance as men in politics is that political parties are dominated by men. She said women have in the last 50 years failed to achieve equality with men because the African society still believes that a woman still lacks the financial capability to run political campaign and political parties are dominated by men. She said men are reluctant to back women for elective positions and that women have been brainwashed into supporting men rather than their own gender.

To encourage women participation in politics, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development will organise a National Political Summit ahead of the 2011 general election. Women Affairs Minister, Mrs Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman, said this in Akure, Ondo State capital.

According to her, women's numerical strength has not impacted positively on the political life and decision making structures of the nation due to unfavourable political environment.

In a bid to create an enabling environment for implementation and achievement of the National Strategic Framework (NSF) objectives and targets on HIV/AIDS; experts have begun a review to promote a gender equality and human rights sensitive policy environment in the Nigerian HIV/AIDS National Response.