Brenda Anugwom, the new CEO of Women Trust Fund (WTF), urges Nigeria to address the gender gaps in politics through 35 percent Affirmative Action. She emphasizes the importance of women's voices being heard and their contribution to the development of Nigerian society. Brenda advocates for gender-inclusive policies and better representation of women in decision-making.
The new CEO of Women Trust Fund (WTF), Brenda Anugwom, emphasizes the need for Nigeria to close the gender gaps in politics through 35 percent Affirmative Action . She believes that the increasing disparity between men and women in politics will pose challenges for women in the future. Brenda is committed to ensuring that women's voices are heard and that they have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Nigeria n society.
She aims to have a society where both genders are well represented in decision-making and their perspectives are considered in policy-making and project implementation. Brenda calls for the promotion of better policies that affect women and for policymakers to create gender-inclusive policies
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