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Oyo lawmaker decries low representation of Women in Nigerian Politics

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August 9, 2023

Oyo lawmaker decries low representation of Women in Nigerian Politics

Source: Order Paper


A Member of the House of Representatives representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has raised concerns about the low representation of women as currently experienced in Nigerian politics.

She disclosed this at a one-day roundtable with the theme, “Role of Parliamentarians in ensuring gender and social inclusion for growth and development,” organised by a non-governmental organisation, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), in Lagos, on Friday.

Click here to read the full article published by Order Paperon 8 August 2023.

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A Member of the House of Representatives representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has raised concerns about the low representation of women as currently experienced in Nigerian politics.

She disclosed this at a one-day roundtable with the theme, “Role of Parliamentarians in ensuring gender and social inclusion for growth and development,” organised by a non-governmental organisation, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), in Lagos, on Friday.

Click here to read the full article published by Order Paperon 8 August 2023.

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