“We are competent, we can hold positions, and we can do well.” The Women for 35% initiative just launched its inaugural strategy meeting in Minna, Niger State! Powered by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation, this movement is uniting women to demand a minimum of 35% representation in leadership and governance. No more being […]
“We are competent, we can hold positions, and we can do well.” The Women for 35% initiative just launched its inaugural strategy meeting in Minna, Niger State! Powered by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation, this movement is uniting women to demand a minimum of 35% representation in leadership and governance. No more being […]
The leadership and entire membership of the Women for 35% Initiative an initiative by the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation heartily congratulate Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, on your historic election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Your emergence as only the second woman to lead the NBA is a defining moment in […]
Beyond Tokenism: Why Nigerian Politics Needs Structured Support, Not Just Female Foot Soldiers During any political campaign season in Nigeria, the streets come alive. At the forefront of this vibrant chaos is a powerful, undeniable force: women. They are the lifeblood of grassroots mobilization. Come rain or shine, day or night, they are out there […]
Women for 35%: Mobilizing for Political Inclusion and Leadership in Niger State The conversation surrounding gender inclusion in Nigerian politics is taking a decisive turn. At the K&H Secretariat in Minna, the Women for 35% initiative officially held its inaugural meeting, marking a strategic milestone for political mobilization and gender advocacy in Niger State. The […]
Why Nigeria Needs Dedicated Legislative Seats for Women: A Conversation with Amb. Aju Elumelu-James Focus Keyword: Women in Nigerian politics Secondary Keywords: gender representation in governance, AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation, legislative seats for women, political inclusion Nigeria, Beijing Declaration Nigeria Meta Description: Nigeria ranks among the lowest globally for female political representation. Explore why Amb. […]
Moving Backward: The Disheartening Reality of Women’s Representation in Nigerian Politics Nigerian women are an absolute force of nature. Around the globe, they are shattering glass ceilings, heading multinational organizations, and dominating academic and professional spaces. Yet, when you look at the political landscape back home in Nigeria, a stark and frustrating paradox emerges: the […]
Media Blitz Day 3: Getting to Know the Heart and Voice Behind Women for 35 Every impactful movement begins with a story. Behind the advocacy, the public campaigns, and the drive for structural change is a human being whose personal journey shaped their passion. On Day 3 of the AJU Morgan Elumelu Foundation (AMEF) Media […]
Quality Over Crowd: Breaking Barriers for Women in Nigerian Governance (Media Blitz Day 2) Despite making up a massive percentage of Nigeria’s population, women remain starkly underrepresented in the halls of power. Across the country, the numbers tell a troubling story: out of 109 seats in the Senate, only four are held by women; in […]
Unlocking 100% Potential: Why Nigeria’s 4% Female Representation in Governance Must Change Imagine a country running a marathon, but intentionally choosing to tie the laces of half its runners together. It sounds counterproductive, yet that is exactly what happens when a society excludes women from its leadership spaces. In a recent media appearance by the […]
