Skip to main content

Dearth of female Nigerian leaders

Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post

Back
June 27, 2018

Dearth of female Nigerian leaders

Source: Punch

It is nothing short of scandalous for there not to be a single female governor of any state in this country, let alone a major party leader or a serious Presidential contender of any political hue. Political parties are awash with so-called “women leaders” whose main role is to organise catering and welfare support largely for the convenience of men. Never mind the few infamous women who have also had their hands deep in corruption and looting in this country, it is my contention that the administration and good governance of this country would tilt towards a renaissance with the involvement of more female leaders both in business and in politics. So, to coin a phrase, I say, women of Nigeria, rise up, wake up, you have nothing to lose but your chains.

Click here to read the full article published by Punch on 26 June 2018.

Region
Focus areas

It is nothing short of scandalous for there not to be a single female governor of any state in this country, let alone a major party leader or a serious Presidential contender of any political hue. Political parties are awash with so-called “women leaders” whose main role is to organise catering and welfare support largely for the convenience of men. Never mind the few infamous women who have also had their hands deep in corruption and looting in this country, it is my contention that the administration and good governance of this country would tilt towards a renaissance with the involvement of more female leaders both in business and in politics. So, to coin a phrase, I say, women of Nigeria, rise up, wake up, you have nothing to lose but your chains.

Click here to read the full article published by Punch on 26 June 2018.

Region
Focus areas

Upcoming Event:

National Intergenerational Dialogue on Advancing Youth Participation and Representation in Leadership and Decision-Making

The main purpose of the National Intergenerational Dialogue is to promote intergenerational interactions/exchanges to bridge generational divides and to address the causes of…

Explore
Event Countdown
Regional Dialogue on Advancing Transformative Gender Social Norms to Enhance Women and Youth Participation
Explore
Strategies and tools to support women in public life against gender-based violence online and offline
Explore