A Compendium of Sector-Specific Solutions for Inclusive Leadership in Nigeria

Despite the critical role women play in Nigeria's economy, they face pervasive gender-based discrimination and violence that undermines their economic security and participation. In agriculture, for instance, women face unequal access to land, farm inputs, and financial resources, particularly among smallholder farmers. Wage disparity and underrepresentation in decision-making further exacerbate their challenges. Similar trends are also pervasive across other sectors. The high prevalence of gender-based violence, with a significant majority of survivors being women and girls, often under 17 years of age, highlights a severe issue. Additionally, women face limited employment opportunities, proper political representation, and increased risks of sexual harassment in male-dominated industries. In the finance and trade sectors, women entrepreneurs and professionals encounter difficulties in accessing business financing and leadership roles.

This Compendium, prepared by the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF), supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Abuja, is a clarion call for the collective conscience and a challenge to address injustice, promote equality, and envision a future where every woman and girl in Nigeria can dream without limits and achieve without barriers.