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Minister laments declining number of women in political positions

Source: Vanguard Newspapers


MINISTER for Women Affairs, Dr Uju Ohaneye says the number of women elected into political positions in Nigeria is witnessing a decline in Nigeria , advocacy and charter for gender inclusiveness not withstanding.

Speaking in Calabar at the weekend during a one day National Seminar for Leaders of Political Parties to Review Charter of Demands for Women in Politics, the Minister declared that Nigerian women are facing many challenges which have left them behind politically and therefore efforts should be made to create gender balance by meeting the 35% Affirmative Action for women.

Click here to read the full article published by Vanguard Newspapers on 10 September 2023.

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MINISTER for Women Affairs, Dr Uju Ohaneye says the number of women elected into political positions in Nigeria is witnessing a decline in Nigeria , advocacy and charter for gender inclusiveness not withstanding.

Speaking in Calabar at the weekend during a one day National Seminar for Leaders of Political Parties to Review Charter of Demands for Women in Politics, the Minister declared that Nigerian women are facing many challenges which have left them behind politically and therefore efforts should be made to create gender balance by meeting the 35% Affirmative Action for women.

Click here to read the full article published by Vanguard Newspapers on 10 September 2023.

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