Why Govt should implement Gender Development policies, says Expert
Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, a Gender Development expert and the first female Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, in this interview with, DAFIAGA JOSHUA, ATITEBI TOBI AND AKANLE OLUWADUNNI discusses the significance of the International Women's Day, while raising awareness around women issues including gender equality, reproductive rights, gender stereotypes, and many more. Can you tell us what the IWD is all about to you ? Well, International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day set aside to remember that women are also important in the scheme of global development. So, we should celebrate women and talk about their relevance in the scheme of things on this day. Generally, the public sphere is perceived to be the exclusive preserve of the male folks. Meanwhile, women are also part and parcel of global development — but their work and contributions are not well appreciated. Therefore, it [International Women's Day]...