THE PROBLEMS OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Gyuse, Terdoo Sandra, Sheriff F. Folarin, Ibok, Samuel Bassey , Faith Olarenwaju, Okwoche, Eneyi Victory and Ilemobola Peter Olarenwaju
Volume 1 Issue 1
Abstract
In the contemporary society, sovereign States are particularly concerned with initiating and sustaining development. In this light, States are more than ever-evolving strategies to expedite development. Nigeria gained independence on 1st October, 1960, and since then it has been plagued with issues inhibiting its development, including the undue marginalization and relegation of women. It is for this reason that this study seeks to critically analyze the importance and implication of women empowerment on development in Nigeria. Based on textual analysis and review, this study reveals that Nigeria is currently lagging in development because majority of its women are unemployed, underemployed, and relegated in the society. Thus, it is imperative for the Government to introduce an “inclusive plan†for development. This implies a plan that will incorporate women different culture and age grades. Critical to the findings of this article is the fact that human development is a precursor for economic development and negligence of the human factor will greatly impact on national development. The study concludes that Nigeria must pay attention to empowering its women uproot the various stereotypes which inhibit the progress of women. The study recommended that cultural practices and stereotyping women should be eliminated; the Government and Non-Governmental Organizations should create programs such as vocational training and free education for vulnerable women in society. The government should also enlighten its citizens on the adverse effect of discrimination against women. Keywords: Development, Education, Employment, Nigeria, Women Empowerment
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