Women and political empowerment in Nigeria
Source: The Guardian
By Davidson Aminu,
Women and political empowerment in Nigeria is a topical issue and it has generated mixed reaction from both the educated and the general public. There are those who argue that women should be confined to their traditional role of keeping the domestic front “stable”. These according to them include procreation, taking care of the children and preparing food for the family. However, there are those who argue that there should be a level playing ground for both men and women in politics. They believe that women should be encouraged to participate in politics so as to control the decision-making organ of government and bring about the much-needed change that will transform the society.
Nigerian women constitute over fifty percent of our country’s population. It is also widely acknowledged that they form majority of the electorate at any given election. Unfortunately, a few women today occupy top positions in government.
Click here to read the full article published by The Guardian on 23 September 2018.
By Davidson Aminu,
Women and political empowerment in Nigeria is a topical issue and it has generated mixed reaction from both the educated and the general public. There are those who argue that women should be confined to their traditional role of keeping the domestic front “stable”. These according to them include procreation, taking care of the children and preparing food for the family. However, there are those who argue that there should be a level playing ground for both men and women in politics. They believe that women should be encouraged to participate in politics so as to control the decision-making organ of government and bring about the much-needed change that will transform the society.
Nigerian women constitute over fifty percent of our country’s population. It is also widely acknowledged that they form majority of the electorate at any given election. Unfortunately, a few women today occupy top positions in government.
Click here to read the full article published by The Guardian on 23 September 2018.
