Women in Nigerian politics: Where lies 35 percent affirmative action?
Source: Naija Times
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in his manifesto during the campaigns for the election that brought him into office, promised to work with the National Assembly (10th Assembly) to pass a law to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent, if elected.
Tinubu in the 80-page document titled “Renewed Hope 2023 – Action Plan for a Better Nigeria” said the law will seek employment of women in all government offices. According to the manifesto, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) are to reserve certain senior positions for women, while the private sector will be encouraged to do the same.
Click here to read the full article published by Naija Times on 7 June 2023.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in his manifesto during the campaigns for the election that brought him into office, promised to work with the National Assembly (10th Assembly) to pass a law to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent, if elected.
Tinubu in the 80-page document titled “Renewed Hope 2023 – Action Plan for a Better Nigeria” said the law will seek employment of women in all government offices. According to the manifesto, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) are to reserve certain senior positions for women, while the private sector will be encouraged to do the same.
Click here to read the full article published by Naija Times on 7 June 2023.