WOMEN IN POLITICS AND DECISION-MAKING IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
This paper examines the challenges and prospects of women in politics and decision making in Nigeria. It is observed that from independence in 1960 to 1999 only about 3.1% of women were elected into political office and 5% into appointive position respectively. However, from 1999 with the reintroduction of democracy, there has been a drastic increase in women political participation in both elective and appointive capacities. In spite of these increase, women are still highly marginalized considering the disparity in the proportion of men to women in politics and decision making position. The problem that account for the comparatively low presence of women in politics and decision making in Nigeria as identified in this paper includes: lack of funds, negative perception of politics by women, low self-confidence, cultural and religious barriers, political violence, low level of educational attainment and marginalization in political party leadership. In spite of these challenges, the rising number of educated women and professionals, the growth and increased political activism and advocacy for women’s rights by women groups, the increasing recognition of the role of women in governance and implementation of affirmative action by successive government since the return to democracy and the outstanding achievements of women in politics and administrative positions has not only improved the visibility and pedigree of women in governance but has also created a bright prospects for a more active role for women in politics and decision making in Nigeria.
Authors and Affiliations
Ngara, Christopher Ochanja| ational Institute for Legislative Studies, National Assembly, Plot 2824 Danube Street, off IBB Way, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria cossychris@yahoo.com +234 8036718097 (Corresponding Author), Ayabam, Alexius Terwase| Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, 22 Hamman Ruwa Way, Jalingo, Taraba State
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