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89%
89%
Of Nigerians believe women can be CEO, but not enough women occupy leadership roles.
77
Percent of Nigerians are comfortable with a woman
as head of government, yet only 4.2% of seats in Nigeria’s parliament are occupied by women.
77
Percent of Nigerians are comfortable with a woman
as head of government, yet only 4.2% of seats in Nigeria’s parliament are occupied by women.
61
The Judiciary scored 61 out of 100 for gender-equal leadership on the 2025 Reykjavík Index for Leadership. Nigeria’s judiciary represents an opportunity zone for more women in leadership.
61
The Judiciary scored 61 out of 100 for gender-equal leadership on the 2025 Reykjavík Index for Leadership. Nigeria’s judiciary represents an opportunity zone for more women in leadership.
33
Childcare has one of the lowest scores at 33/100. This is because we still treat caregiving as just women's work rather than treating it as critical economic infrastructure.
33
Childcare has one of the lowest scores at 33/100. This is because we still treat caregiving as just women's work rather than treating it as critical economic infrastructure.
Omowunwi Akingbohungbe
On how Banking and Finance is the highest sector for gender equality in leadership in Nigeria.

Omowunwi Akingbohungbe
On how Banking and Finance is the highest sector for gender equality in leadership in Nigeria.

Blessing Adesiyan
On the need for corporate CEOs and boards to mandate transparent succession plans and set firm targets. Bridging the gap between boardroom representation and top executive roles.

Blessing Adesiyan
On the need for corporate CEOs and boards to mandate transparent succession plans and set firm targets. Bridging the gap between boardroom representation and top executive roles.

Dr. Jamila Lawal
On how Childcare is the lowest scoring sector for leadership equality in Nigeria.

Dr. Jamila Lawal
On how Childcare is the lowest scoring sector for leadership equality in Nigeria.
