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Women’s representation in politics extremely poor – Vilita Bashir

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August 17, 2023

Women’s representation in politics extremely poor – Vilita Bashir

Source: Leadership News


The director-general, National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Dr Asbestos Vilita-Bashir has decried poor women representation in politics in Borno State and Nigeria in general.

Dr Vilita-Bashir stated this on Friday in Maiduguri during the launching of a resource centre organised by NCWD in collaboration with the United Nations Women to promote women’s political engagement and advancement as well as mentorship for aspiring female politicians in Borno State.

Click here to read the full article published by Leadership News on 12 August 2023.

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Francis Okoye
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UN Women

The director-general, National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Dr Asbestos Vilita-Bashir has decried poor women representation in politics in Borno State and Nigeria in general.

Dr Vilita-Bashir stated this on Friday in Maiduguri during the launching of a resource centre organised by NCWD in collaboration with the United Nations Women to promote women’s political engagement and advancement as well as mentorship for aspiring female politicians in Borno State.

Click here to read the full article published by Leadership News on 12 August 2023.

Region
Author
Francis Okoye
Partner
UN Women

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