Tag: Women Affairs

By Jumai Ahmadu PhD For years, a common phrase has echoed in workplaces and social spaces across Nigeria “women are their own worst enemies.” It is often said with confidence, and used to explain away instances of rivalry, jealousy, or conflict among women.  Over time, this idea has hardened into a stereotype—that women cannot genuinely support one another, especially in male-dominated spaces like politics or the civil service. But is this really the truth? The myth suggests that women are too competitive, too suspicious, and too insecure to work together…

By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu Africa must help itself by deliberately charting the course for women development as their women struggle to participate effectively in the affairs of their societies. They lack skills or education to be able to access economic opportunities. Social, psychological, physical and economic implications continue to haunt them. It is for this reason that we have persistently latched onto the need for new technology in our advocacy for the betterment of the African woman. Therefore, in order to push for the consolidation of the growth, stability and…