Celebrating women in leadership: The full list of female deputy governors in Nigeria

  • The 2023 general election has come and gone with its negatives and positives nationwide
  • However, one of the positive sides of the 2023 general election is the inclusion of women in governance
  • During the elections, seven states had women as their deputy governors, including Ekiti, Rivers, Kaduna, Ogun, Ebonyi and two others

As the big brother of Africa, Nigeria is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant democracy. This trait has seen a steady rise in the participation of women in various leadership positions.

Over the years, Nigerian women have shattered glass ceilings and defied societal norms to assume influential political roles.