Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, Chairman of Access Bank Plc, has said Nigeria cannot reach its full potential until women are given their place in decision making.
She asked that the country allows women to play an active role in moving the nation forward, as according to her, leaving behind nearly 50 per cent of the population will translate to insignificant progress.
Awosika who spoke during the Vanguard Media Limited International Women’s Day Conference 2022, said it was illogical to neglect women in decision making given their sheer number.
“At the moment, women represent about 49.3 per cent of the Nigerian population. Will anyone say that is not a significant figure?” she wondered.
“Neglecting 50 per cent of your population in decision making will be to your own detriment because the level of progress will be very slow. What it means is that you have decided that this nation will not move forward.”