Nigeria’s gender parity, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic
Regarding economic involvement and opportunity in Nigeria, women hold more than 64% of senior positions despite earning only half as much as men.
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Attaining 23% increase in GDP by bridging Gender Disparity
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.