Breaking the Bias of Sexual Harassment at workplaces to mark the International Women’s Day 2022. HEIR Women Development held 2 live sessions last weekend on Twitter Spaces, and IG live to mark International Women’s Day. These two sessions were held on the 7th of March and the 11th of March. It was enlightening and expository[…]
Something is wrong somewhere Composition of the present Nigeria Senate; 109 SENATORS: Men 102, Women 7 360 MEMBERS of House of Rep; Men 347. Women 13 State House of Assembly; out of 999 members, only 45 are women. There are 15 states with no women in the house: These states are; Abia, Yobe, Borno, Bauchi,[…]
Bitter Lemon My name is Amaka. I am a second-class upper graduate from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. I always thought my good result would pave the way for me after graduation, but I was wrong. Entering into the Nigerian labor market played out a different script for me. I got a job[…]
The Nigerian Federal lawmakers voted against all gender bills in the Constitution Amendment exercise despite Aisha Buhari’s led delegate that included Dolapo Osinbajo and the honorable Minister of Women Affairs to the federal house of Representative. This is very depressing news. Women over time have been known to perform efficiently when given opportunities to thrive[…]
Happy Women’s Month! I joined a book club, Books and Dessert Book Club, made up of only women readers and have been super inspired by every woman’s individual uniqueness. Surrounded by intelligent and yet witty and fun souls keeps adding to my very positive perspective of a power tribe of women. March is always a[…]