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The Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report reveals the states with the most prevalent cases of sexual violence against women. This survey was carried out in 2018 and is the most recent report of the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.
The number of women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has been on the rise in the last 3 years, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates.
Ebonyi, Ekiti and Imo have the highest prevalence of FGM cases in Nigeria;
The challenge of gender disparity in Nigeria cannot be overemphasised. Rather than bridge the gap existing, the women fall victim of violence and are deprived of their right. And while culture undoubtedly lends a hand to this systemic burden, its implications to the economy are not so overt. In truth, the inability to bridge the existing gender gap in Nigeria comes with significant cost.
Like the onion bulb with many layers, the gender inequality story is one with many sides; prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) being a significant faction.
The UN chose the theme “My Voice, Our Equal Future” for the International Day of the Girl Child, highlighting the significance of the adolescent girl. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, 44.1% of said adolescents are forced into marriage before turning 18.
WORRIES AS 36% OF MARRIED NIGERIAN WOMEN HAVE EXPERIENCED SPOUSAL VIOLENCE AT ONE POINT
Men are three times more likely to own property or land. And for the 11% of women that do, 59% cede authority on all household decision making to male partners.
Trafficking is the third largest crime in Nigeria, with the African giant leading the charge in the continent. Cultural norms, population, and the economy had a hand in this.
The ratio of female to male labour force participation is alarming. To achieve sustainable goals, equal representation of women in leadership positions is crucial.
Gender equality discourse has pioneered gender issues in the 21st century. With the strong advocacy for women inclusion in the economy and all its purported benefits, why do Nigerian women still play a peripheral role in our society?
Can you smell the thrill of freedom yet, no? Well, with the prevalent gender issues in Nigeria, one can see why. From outright violence to denial of access to education, political participation and employment, the prospect of women’s inclusion in Nigeria is still bleak.
Nigeria’s diamond jubilee beckons while the gender dialogue deters? To be honest, it’s a non-existent conversation. And after six decades of freedom, can we say Nigerian women are free? But the icing on the cake is perhaps the widespread distorted perceptions of the gender challenge that plagues Nigerians. As for culture and religion, they have not helped.
Despite inclusive policies, Nigeria has a long road to gender inequality with records of death, poverty and political disenfranchisement prevalent for women.
The 2018 Demography and Health Survey (DHS) report provides a broad picturesque of Nigeria’s gender situation. While the report indicated that appreciable changes on gender parity in the country, it also showed that much is still yet to be done. Specifically, the report revealed considerable gaps in perception of violence against women in Nigeria.
