It is not sufficient to simply want women with disabilities in leadership. No; it is the need for the development of an inclusive, plural, and democratic society to make this happen
the employed male population in Nigeria was estimated at nearly 40 million, while the number of employed females was projected to be slightly lower, at around 31.3 million, even though according to Nigeria’s demographics, the country has more women than men in the working age bracket (15-65)
Throughout Nigeria, historical narratives emphasize women's contributions to national security
Women own a disproportionately small amount of agricultural land compared to men. This limits their ability to make decisions about land use and reduces their economic security...
relevant agencies should inculcate gender-sensitive emergency response and disaster management practices to lessen the degree to which disasters and disaster response entrench existing gender inequality and further disempower women and girls.
Various factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, including cultural stereotypes, economic disparities, and institutional biases. While legal frameworks theoretically grant women equal rights, practical obstacles impede their political aspirations, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization.
there are several initiatives promoting women's inclusive economic growth in Nigeria. However, the lack of implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up involving vulnerable women and women at the grassroots who should be beneficiaries is a challenge that needs to be addressed.
further advocates for establishing a dedicated gender affairs committee to drive policy reforms that empower women and accelerate national development