Assessment of Women Representation in Nigerian Politics

This paper critically examined the women representation in Nigerian politics with particular reference to elective and ministerial positions. The objectives of this are ascertain if there has been an improvement political position, find out present position realized affirmative action identify factors undermining rise Nigeria. liberal feminist theory was adopted as framework for analysis. Data were collected through secondary source using documentary method content analysis simple percentage data revealed that is no positions level not action. In addition, it observed issue funding, insecurity, culture, male domination parties etc. posed challenge politics. suggested encouragement participation politics, sensitization enlightenment public support reduction electoral violence