00:00The 2027 general elections is just around the corner.
00:04However, what is the fate of the Nigerian woman who is representing her in the executive and legislative arms of
00:12government?
00:12Nigeria's democracy is running at half capacity.
00:16Women remain on the margin.
00:19Out of 109 senators, only 4 are women.
00:23In the House of Representatives, women hold 3.6% of seats.
00:28Globally, the average is 26%.
00:31Nigeria is not just behind, it's off pace.
00:36A few years ago, precisely March 1, 2022, the five gender bills aimed at fixing systemic exclusion were thrown out
00:45of the Knight Assembly.
00:46The 111 special seats for women.
00:5035% affirmative action for women.
00:53Citizenship rights for Nigerian women.
00:56Indigenship reforms.
00:58And a modest 10% quota for ministerial appointments.
01:03While these structural barriers remain firmly in place, the conversation has not ended.
01:09It has only just evolved.
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