The political landscape for women in northern Nigeria is becoming a common phenomenon as we have begun to witness more women in politics from the Arewa region
The Nigerian political landscape is heavily dominated by men, and even to a greater degree in the Northern part of the country where women are not traditionally fancied for political offices. | Pulse Nigeria
That the Nigerian political scene has historically been dominated by men is not in doubt; with its attendant and ceaseless advocacy by pro-women groups
The Nigerian Mission in Cairo, Egypt, announced the passing of the former minister and Senator.
President Buhari said:
“The demise of the notable politician, Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan has left many saddened.
“Both in office and out of office, her concern for the education of the girl child, especially those of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists, shone through.
“Her death is a huge loss not only to the female gender activist community but to the country as a whole. Our condolences to her family, friends, National Assembly and government and people of Taraba State.”