Lagos (AFP) - The two main candidates for the governorship of Nigeria's Lagos state took to the stage, making a flurry of promises to the all-female audience at the select Cosmopolitan Women's Club.
The men even pledged a 35 percent quota of women in the state government and initiatives on girls' education.
But when Remi Sonaiya -- the only female candidate in this year's presidential election -- took the floor she did so to a round of applause that lasted several minutes.
To read the article published on March 23rd 2015, please click here.
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Lagos (AFP) - The two main candidates for the governorship of Nigeria's Lagos state took to the stage, making a flurry of promises to the all-female audience at the select Cosmopolitan Women's Club.
The men even pledged a 35 percent quota of women in the state government and initiatives on girls' education.
But when Remi Sonaiya -- the only female candidate in this year's presidential election -- took the floor she did so to a round of applause that lasted several minutes.
To read the article published on March 23rd 2015, please click here.