Conflict-Induced Displacement and Women’s Political Representation in Benue State, Nigeria

Joel Abah

doi:10.36615/9780906785638

Women Representation in Governance in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward

Despite accounting for 49.47% of the Nigerian population, progress towards gender equity and women's empowerment in Nigeria has remained low, in contrast to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Target 5.5). In light of this, NILDS, under the leadership of Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman and with support from the management of the National Assembly, is creating a platform for intellectual discourse and engagements on women socio-economic and political empowerment. The NILDS International Conference on Women in Governance provided a platform for experts, government officials, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholder across Africa, to discuss the challenges that women face in political participation and governance in Nigeria and Africa at large. This ultimately led to this evidence-based scientific reader that contributes to the corpus of literature in Africa.

Dr. Emily Ikhide

Senior Research Fellow/Head, Gender & Inclusivity Unit, NILDS

Authors: Emily Edoisa Ikhide, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies; Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, NILDS; Barakat Adebisi Raji, University of Ilorin; Israel Adekunle Adeniyi, University of Ilorin; Afeaye A. Igbafe, University of Benin; Sunday Moses Adebayo Aloko, Nigerian Defence Academy; Samson Adesola Adesote, Osun State University; Titilope Olusegun Olalere, McPherson University; Rosemary E. Akpan, University of East Anglia; Ajibola Adigun, Policy Innovation Centre; Osasuyi Dirisu, Policy Innovation Centre; Akinwunmi Akinola, Policy Innovation Centre; Mayokun Adediran, Policy Innovation Centre; Adekemi Omole, Policy Innovation Centre; Jane Ohioghame, Policy Innovation Centre; Niyi Adekanla, Policy Innovation Centre; Adebusola Okedele, Babcock University; Osaretin Godspower Okungbowa, National Assembly; Timothy Ogieva Ogbebor, University of Benin; Idris Ibrahim, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies; Muhammad Auwal Sulaiman, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic; Mohammed Ghani Dass, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic; Mahmud Gana Idrees, AL-Qalam University; Rauf Tunde Sakariyau, Nigeria Police Academy; Jendele Hungbo, KolaDaisi University; Olamide. T. Ojogbede, Ekiti State University; Janet .M. Oluwaleye, Ekiti State University; Eunice O. Feyisara; John. O. Olofin; Bethel Uzoma Ihugba, NILDS; Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo, University of Ilorin; Hafees Tosin Sulyman, Kwara State University; Abdulkadir Salaudeen, Federal University, Gashua; Abubakar Jika Jiddere, Bayero University; Opeyemi Idowu Aluko, Ajayi Crowther University; Isioma Emily Osakuni, Aliyu, Aliyu & Co; Maryam Bayero-Jimoh, Al-Hikmah University; Ngozi Edith Iyoho, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research; Adebukula O. Dagunduro, University of Ibadan; Bolaji O. Akanni, University of Ibadan; Benedicta Omeghie Isunueo, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research; Isa Olawale Solahudeen, Al-Hikmah University; Joel Abah, Kogi State University; Kingsley Osinachi N. Onu, Adeleke University; Beatrice Oluwatumise Jokotola, Osun State Ministry of Justice; Stella Adewuyi, National Judicial Institute; Issa Saheed Olanrewaju; Alabi Abdulkadiri Toyin; Chinonso Ihuoma, Renaissance University; Ganiat Mobolaji Olatokun, University of Ilorin; Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha, University of Ilorin; Ines M Kajiru, University of Dodoma; Amina G Mziray, University of Dodoma; Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo, University of Johannesburg; Shadrack Mwatu, The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis; Iyabo Olanrele, Nigerian Institute Of Social And Economic Research

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638

Chapters

Introduction: Rationale and Context of Women’s Representation in Governance

Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Emily Edoisa Ikhide

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-01

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Gender Norms and Socio-Cultural Practices in Nigeria

Barakat Adebisi Raji, Israel Adekunle Adeniyi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-02

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The Endangered Species
Women’s Participation in Politics and Governance in Nigeria

Afeaye A. Igbafe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-03

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The Historiography of Women’s Participation in Nigerian Politics
Prospects and Challenges

Sunday Moses Adebayo Aloko

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-04

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Historicising Women’s Representation in Democratic Governance in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, 1999-2023

Samson Adesola Adesote, Titilope Olusegun Olalere

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-05

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Women as the Invisible Hands that Swing the Pendulum of the Political Clock in Nigeria

Rosemary E. Akpan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-06

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Conceptualising Women for Men (W4M) in Political Participation in Nigeria

Ajibola Adigun, Osasuyi Dirisu, Akinwunmi Akinola, Mayokun Adediran, Adekemi Omole, Jane Ohioghame, Niyi Adekanla

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-07

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Women’s Perceptions of the Political Candidacy of Females in Nigeria

Adebusola Okedele

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-08

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Barriers to Women’s Representation in Governance
Evidence from Thematic Analysis of Legislative Debates in Nigeria

Osaretin Godspower Okungbowa, Timothy Ogieva Ogbebor

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-09

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Beyond Women’s Representation and Good Governance in Nigeria
Interrogating the Role of Religion and Corruption

Idris Ibrahim

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-10

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Political Financing and the Inclusion of Women in Governance in Nigeria

Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-11

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Women’s Experiences in Nigeria’s Elections
Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications for Gender Equity and Democracy

Muhammad Auwal Sulaiman, Mohammed Ghani Dass

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-12

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Constraints to Women’s Participation in the Electoral Activities in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
What it means for Democratic Consolidation

Mahmud Gana Idrees

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-13

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Gender Mainstreaming and Nigeria’s Women’s Partisanship in 2023 General Elections
Exploring beyond Rhetoric

Rauf Tunde Sakariyau

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-14

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Social Media Adoption and Female User Agency as Determinants of Women’s Visibility in Nigerian Public Affairs

Jendele Hungbo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-15

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Intra-Party Democracy and Women’s Political Participation in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olamide. T. Ojogbede, Janet .M. Oluwaleye, Eunice O. Feyisara, John. O. Olofin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-16

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Language and Women’s Representation in Governance
An Examination of Nigerian Gender Policy Documents and Laws

Bethel Uzoma Ihugba

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-17

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Islamic Law and Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria
A Critical Exposition

Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-18

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Affirmative Action Policies in Promoting Girls’ Education in Kwara State
A Detailed Account of Girl Child Education in Vulnerable Communities in Ilorin Metropolis

Hafees Tosin Sulyman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-19

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Affirmative Action Policy and the Challenge of Female Cabinet Membership in Nigeria
An Analysis from 2019-2023

Abdulkadir Salaudeen, Abubakar Jika Jiddere

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-20

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Women Living with Disabilities and Political Inclusion in Nigeria
The Extent and Dimensions

Opeyemi Idowu Aluko

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-21

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Inclusiveness of Women with Disabilities in Politics and Governance

Isioma Emily Osakuni

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-22

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Educational Displacement Rights of Persons with Disability in Nigeria
A Need for Representation of Physically Challenged Women in Politics and Governance

Maryam Bayero-Jimoh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-23

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Social Exclusion of Women with Disabilities: Implication for Policy Options

Ngozi Edith Iyoho, Adebukula O. Dagunduro

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-24

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Ecofeminism and Girl Child Education in Northern Nigeria

Bolaji O. Akanni

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-25

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Enrolment and Completion Rate amongst Females in STEM Postgraduate Programmes in Universities in South West Nigeria

Benedicta Omeghie Isunueo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-26

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Cash Waqf as a Viable Source of Financing Women’s Healthcare Services in Ilorin-West, Kwara State, Nigeria
Imperative Legislation for Realising Sustainable Development Goal-1 (No Poverty)

Isa Olawale Solahudeen

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-27

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Conflict-Induced Displacement and Women’s Political Representation in Benue State, Nigeria

Joel Abah

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-28

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Women’s Representation and Participation in Climate Change Governance in Nigeria
A Need for a Paradigm Shift

Kingsley Osinachi N. Onu, Beatrice Oluwatumise Jokotola, Stella Adewuyi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-29

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Women in Top-Echelon Positions and their effects on Carbon Emission Disclosure in Nigeria

Issa Saheed Olanrewaju, Alabi Abdulkadiri Toyin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-30

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Patriarchy, Human Rights and Development in Ebonyi State Nigeria

Chinonso Ihuoma

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-31

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Nigeria’s Constitutional Provision and Liberal Feminist Theory
Lessons from Rwanda

Ganiat Mobolaji Olatokun, Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-32

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Women’s Participation in Governance
Legal and Practical Challenges in Realisation of Transformative Governance in Tanzania

Ines M Kajiru, Amina G Mziray

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-33

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Women in Leadership
Envisaging the Role of Women Leaders on Digital Inclusion for African Women

Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-34

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What Drives Entrepreneurship Amongst Female- and Male-Owned Firms in Kenya?

Shadrack Mwatu

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-35

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Gendered Household Energy Transition in Nigeria
Implication for Regulatory Framework

Iyabo Olanrele

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-36

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Conclusion and Policy Recommendations: Enhancing Women’s Representation in Governance in Nigeria

Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Emily Edoisa Ikhide

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-37

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June 16, 2025

Copyright (c) 2025 Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman; Emily Edoisa Ikhide; Barakat Adebisi Raji, Israel Adekunle Adeniyi, Afeaye A. Igbafe, Sunday Moses Adebayo Aloko, Samson Adesola Adesote, Titilope Olusegun Olalere, Rosemary E. Akpan, Ajibola Adigun, Osasuyi Dirisu, Akinwunmi Akinola, Mayokun Adediran, Adekemi Omole, Jane Ohioghame, Niyi Adekanla, Adebusola Okedele, Osaretin Godspower Okungbowa, Timothy Ogieva Ogbebor, Idris Ibrahim, Muhammad Auwal Sulaiman, Mohammed Ghani Dass, Mahmud Gana Idrees, Rauf Tunde Sakariyau, Jendele Hungbo, Olamide. T. Ojogbede, Janet .M. Oluwaleye, Eunice O. Feyisara, John. O. Olofin, Bethel Uzoma Ihugba, Azizat Omotoyosi Amoloye-Adebayo, Hafees Tosin Sulyman, Abdulkadir Salaudeen, Abubakar Jika Jiddere, Opeyemi Idowu Aluko, Isioma Emily Osakuni, Maryam Bayero-Jimoh, Ngozi Edith Iyoho, Adebukula O. Dagunduro, Bolaji O. Akanni, Benedicta Omeghie Isunueo, Isa Olawale Solahudeen, Joel Abah, Kingsley Osinachi N. Onu, Beatrice Oluwatumise Jokotola, Stella Adewuyi, Issa Saheed Olanrewaju, Alabi Abdulkadiri Toyin, Chinonso Ihuoma, Ganiat Mobolaji Olatokun, Mariam Adepeju Abdulraheem-Mustapha, Ines M Kajiru, Amina G Mziray, Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo, Shadrack Mwatu, Iyabo Olanrele

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Abah, J. (2025). Conflict-Induced Displacement and Women’s Political Representation in Benue State, Nigeria. In A. O. Sulaiman (Ed.), & E. E. Ikhide, Women Representation in Governance in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward (pp. 583-604). UJ Press. https://doi.org/10.36615/9780906785638-28

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