Sydney-Jack: Nigeria must close gender gap for development
Gender activist Adaora Sydney-Jack urged Nigeria to prioritize women's leadership on IWD 2026. Despite women's contributions, she noted significant underrepresentation in elected offices and decision-making roles. Sydney-Jack called for urgent action to close the gender gap, stating Nigeria's future depends on women's active participation at all leadership levels. 'Equality is an urgent mandate,' she emphasized, linking women's inclusion to national development progress.