At the risk of sounding academic, my understanding of legitimisation became clearer through a second Masters in Gender Studies done in School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS). One of the modules that stretched my brain -Gender, Sexuality and Law – introduced me to discourses and scholars who have done extensive research on the conceptualisation[…]
Introduction Nigeria’s democratic journey has spanned more than two and a half decades of uninterrupted civilian rule. Since the restoration of democratic governance in 1999, the country has conducted successive elections, witnessed peaceful transfers of power, strengthened democratic institutions, and expanded civic participation. These achievements are significant and worthy of recognition. However, democracy cannot be[…]
The UN General Assembly reached a resolution in 2007, calling for the establishment of rights of every government to strengthen democracy. Nigeria as a member state, is obligated to meet the standards. The ranking of Nigeria on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) is at its all time low. Participation, Rights and Inclusion (PRI)[…]
Despite remarkable achievements by women across many sectors, positions of leadership through politics, for women in NASS, needs to be improved. Overall representation of women in governance has to be increased to position Nigeria as a Nation demonstrating inclusion, creating space for leadership that is unbiased and the full utilisation of resources for our country.
A peep into the past I once engaged with a group of listeners on the dwindling number of women as role models that Nigeria has and what the minds of girls and young women have been socialised to believe, prioritise and become. In trying to close a huge gap in history I had and rising[…]
Origins May 27th is a day dedicated to recognise and celebrate children, this begun in the year 1964 and has been consistent in our dear Nation to date. The primary focus of children’s day I centered on the wellbeing and education of our children While this theme today organised by the National Orientation Agency is themed[…]
I was invited by the Rotary Club, Abuja, to lecture on galvanising youth voices in breaking the normalised stereotypes about Mental health. The month is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness, with conversations and discussions trending on this subject matter. While there are more spaces emphasising on the need to center mental health and wellness, there[…]
A major concern with underreporting is that it worsens the behaviour as it further pushes the boundaries of misconduct, perpetuating a cycle of abuse and non-accountability.
Many scholarly definitions of femicide speak to the killing of women and girls just because of their gender – being a girl or woman. The Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) space, utilise this framing of femicide and limit the conceptualisation of “killing a woman’ to be a sudden or physical death often[…]
The African Development Bank Group notes a $42 billion financing gap for small and medium-sized enterprises owned by African women, posing a significant obstacle to economic development and overall wellbeing. Efforts by Tony Elumelu Foundation, Bank of Industry (BOI), W Initiative by Access Bank, having over 10 banks run by women, women taking ownership and creating ventures that fund women owned business,[…]