For most Nigerians, the 4 per cent inclusion of women in the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu is a step back for gender equality in Nigeria’s politics and an eye-opener of the many hurdles women encounter in occupying political roles. This is in spite of Tinubu’s campaign promise to implement the affirmative action policy that stipulates a 35% benchmark for the inclusion of women in governance.

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