Zainab Maina

"A major step towards achieving the vision of ensuring gender equality begins with the enactment of laws that would protect women."

"An overview data of reported cases in Gender Based Violence generated from 18 states of the federation and covering the six geo-political zones in 2010 revealed that out of 479 reported cases, the results was as follows"

"Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender"

"In Abuja on Tuesday that the need for women to be included in politics and governance is key for ensuring a sustainable future."

"Even out of those 23 states, only two — Lagos and Akwa Ibom — are implementing the law."

"Perhaps, it’s time we the Nigerian women told our male counterparts that they cannot continue clapping with one hand and deceive themselves that they are making a sound. Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender."

"As mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters you carry a lot of burdens but keep faith in your role as the stronger gender."

"Since politics is a game of numbers, we must come together and use our superior numbers to demand a fairer deal. The minimum we should demand in the 2023 election circle is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and half the candidates in all elective positions."

"Women suffer deprivations in many spheres of our national life, yet when we ask for equity, we are pushed back by entrenched patriarchy."

"I have realised that when you engage men, believe me you will find a wonderful partner in them. They will help fight and make sure that they promote gender issues and help women."

"There’s a long standing failure to protect women from gender-based violence, nonetheless, we must address economic, social and cultural issues particularly gender inequalities that pose violence, that make women and girls vulnerable."