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Analysis: concerns as women’s representation in Nigerian parliament declines after 2023 elections

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July 24, 2023

Analysis: concerns as women’s representation in Nigerian parliament declines after 2023 elections

Source: Premium Times


Nigeria’s estimated population of over 200 million people makes it the most populous nation in Africa. Women and girls comprise 49.32 per cent of that population. However, you are unlikely to notice this in the political life of the country which is also Africa’s largest democracy.

While women are making significant contributions to Nigerian politics, especially on election days, their representation in political and decision-making positions needs to be improved, an analysis by PREMIUM TIMES has shown.

Click here to read the full article published by Premium Times on 22 July 2023.

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Osaruonamen Ibizugbe

Nigeria’s estimated population of over 200 million people makes it the most populous nation in Africa. Women and girls comprise 49.32 per cent of that population. However, you are unlikely to notice this in the political life of the country which is also Africa’s largest democracy.

While women are making significant contributions to Nigerian politics, especially on election days, their representation in political and decision-making positions needs to be improved, an analysis by PREMIUM TIMES has shown.

Click here to read the full article published by Premium Times on 22 July 2023.

Region
Author
Osaruonamen Ibizugbe

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