March is about women in politics and governance
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I Like Girls returns on March 8 with a limited series focusing on Nigerian women in politics and governance. We feature stories about the experiences of women in politics in Africa's most populous nation, the challenges they face when running for office, and discussions on how to support women seeking roles in the political arena. Sign up for our newsletter here to get behind-the-scenes information you won’t hear on the podcast.
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In the final episode of this series, we explore various ways, big or small, to support and encourage women's participation in politics in Nigeria. Through the voices of experts Solape Sonuga and Maryam Mairo Ibrahim, we learn how to create a level playing field for women in political leadership...
Published 03/22/24
Published 03/22/24
In 2018, Nigerian lawyer and politician Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly announced her intentions to run for a seat in the Nigerian Senate, representing the people of Kogi Central. What began as a journey to advocate for laws favoring industrialization in the country led to years of political...
Published 03/15/24