Women hold 4.5% of National Assembly seats (21 out of 469)
Only 8 of 48 ministers and 10 of 34 presidential advisers are women.
At the grassroot, only 41 of 811 local government chairpersons are women.
Across the 36 states, just 49 of 988 assembly seats are occupied by women.
The State Of Women’s Leadership Report
Our 2025 Report presents data and insights on women’s representation across states, federal appointments, and companies listed on the NGX. It also explores women’s representation in key sectors such as law, economy, and health, providing evidence on areas of progress and where greater action is needed to strengthen women’s leadership in Nigeria.