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Ministerial List: Why women are not adequately represented in governance – Gender experts

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August 7, 2023

Ministerial List: Why women are not adequately represented in governance – Gender experts

Source: Premium Times


Following the low representation of women in President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list, gender experts have highlighted reasons Nigerian women remain marginalised in governance.

Mr Tinubu had nominated only nine women in his 48 member cabinet, a list that was criticised by Nigerian women.

In a media conference organised by Women Radio on Saturday night, titled ‘President Tinubu’s 18% Female Ministers Vs Campaign Promises’, Gender advocates further explained the rationale behind the continued underrepresentation.

Click here to read the full article published by Premium Times on 6 August 2023.

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Titilope Fadare

Following the low representation of women in President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list, gender experts have highlighted reasons Nigerian women remain marginalised in governance.

Mr Tinubu had nominated only nine women in his 48 member cabinet, a list that was criticised by Nigerian women.

In a media conference organised by Women Radio on Saturday night, titled ‘President Tinubu’s 18% Female Ministers Vs Campaign Promises’, Gender advocates further explained the rationale behind the continued underrepresentation.

Click here to read the full article published by Premium Times on 6 August 2023.

Region
Author
Titilope Fadare