Eights years in office, Buhari failed to deliver promises on gender equality

As the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 and 2019 general elections, Muhammadu Buhari promised gender equality and equity in all areas of the economy if voted into power.

Having served as the president for eight years, data shows Nigeria is still far behind in attaining gender equality, one of the prerequisites of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Buhari’s pledge as candidate

During his campaigns, Mr Buhari said one of the priorities of his government if elected would be women’s empowerment and gender equality in all areas of the economy and national development.

At a campaign stop, he said: “APC under my administration is committed to gender equality in all areas of the economy and national development. I will ensure the implementation of gender policies, especially women empowerment, and promotion of women’s equality and equity.

“I will provide a level playing ground for our women at all levels of…