As the 2015 election steadily approaches, and campaign strategies by various politicians and political offices holders already in full gear, women are being charged to gear up to vie for elective positions in the country.
But the odds are stacked against them despite president Goodluck Jonathan’s much touted 35 per cent representation of women in government; and the 1995 Beijing conference-recommended 35 per cent allocation for women in political positions, power and decision.
We invite our users to read the complete article published May 1 2013
As the 2015 election steadily approaches, and campaign strategies by various politicians and political offices holders already in full gear, women are being charged to gear up to vie for elective positions in the country.
But the odds are stacked against them despite president Goodluck Jonathan’s much touted 35 per cent representation of women in government; and the 1995 Beijing conference-recommended 35 per cent allocation for women in political positions, power and decision.
We invite our users to read the complete article published May 1 2013