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When women take part in politics, the whole of society benefits.
Today, we are spotlighting remarkable Nigerian women who have made their mark in the political space and used their power and voices to advocate for women's rights and meaningful political participation in
Today, we are spotlighting remarkable Nigerian women who have made their mark in the political space and used their power and voices to advocate for women's rights and meaningful political participation in
1. H.E @PaulineKTallen, Minister of @FMWA_ng
She was the Former Dep. Gov. of Plateau State & Former Min. of State for Science & Tech.
She has a political career spanning 44 years & highlighted by her strong commitment to women & childrenâs rights & community empowerment.
She was the Former Dep. Gov. of Plateau State & Former Min. of State for Science & Tech.
She has a political career spanning 44 years & highlighted by her strong commitment to women & childrenâs rights & community empowerment.
2. Obiageli Ezekwesili @obyezeks,
2019 Presidential Candidate, Former VP @WorldBankAfrica Division, Former Min. for Education , Former Min. for Solid Minerals & Co-founder of Transparency Intl.
She was instrumental in globally spotlighting the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
2019 Presidential Candidate, Former VP @WorldBankAfrica Division, Former Min. for Education , Former Min. for Solid Minerals & Co-founder of Transparency Intl.
She was instrumental in globally spotlighting the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
3. Barr. Ebere Ifendu @IfenduEbere
Womenâs Rights Activist, Mediator and President of @wipfng
Barr. Ifendu is one of the most resounding voices in the campaign for womenâs equal representation in Nigerian Politics.
Womenâs Rights Activist, Mediator and President of @wipfng
Barr. Ifendu is one of the most resounding voices in the campaign for womenâs equal representation in Nigerian Politics.
Through @wipfng , Barr. @IfenduEbere has raised awareness of the dearth of women in politics and initiated programs to strengthen young womenâs capacity as political leaders.
4. Distinguished Senator @oluremitinubu
Senator for Lagos Central and President of the New Era Foundation.
Senator Tinubu is a fervent representative of the concerns of marginalised women including widows and a strong advocate for girlâs education.
Senator for Lagos Central and President of the New Era Foundation.
Senator Tinubu is a fervent representative of the concerns of marginalised women including widows and a strong advocate for girlâs education.
5. Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Political Leader, Suffragist & Educator (1900 â 1978).
Among her notable achievements, Chief Ransome-Kuti advocated for womenâs rights to vote, womenâs better representation in local governing bodies & an end to unfair taxes on market women.
Political Leader, Suffragist & Educator (1900 â 1978).
Among her notable achievements, Chief Ransome-Kuti advocated for womenâs rights to vote, womenâs better representation in local governing bodies & an end to unfair taxes on market women.
6. Chief Margaret Ekpo
Political and Womenâs Rights Activist, Social Mobiliser (1914 â 2006).
In 1949, Chief Ekpo famously mobilised women for a day of National mourning which raised international profile on the shooting of Coal Miners by colonialists.
Political and Womenâs Rights Activist, Social Mobiliser (1914 â 2006).
In 1949, Chief Ekpo famously mobilised women for a day of National mourning which raised international profile on the shooting of Coal Miners by colonialists.
7. Distinguished Senator âBiodun Olujimi
Senator for Ekiti South & former Broadcaster and Journalist.
She is the long-running sponsor of GEO Bill @nassnigeria which seeks to promote better inclusion of women in politics, womenâs equal access to property & employment.
Senator for Ekiti South & former Broadcaster and Journalist.
She is the long-running sponsor of GEO Bill @nassnigeria which seeks to promote better inclusion of women in politics, womenâs equal access to property & employment.
8. Ndi Kato @YarKafanchan
Convenor of the Dindari Foundation & Social Activist.
She is an influential voice of this generation,critiquing the shortfalls of legislation that reduce womenâs access to political leadership & championing the rights of marginalized communities.
Convenor of the Dindari Foundation & Social Activist.
She is an influential voice of this generation,critiquing the shortfalls of legislation that reduce womenâs access to political leadership & championing the rights of marginalized communities.
