NEWSLETTER.
A Publication of the Zion Faith Bible-Believing Church Kpeyegyi Abuja Nigeria. {Vol. 15. NO 646. 8th March 2026} “…ONLY The Truth, Will Set You Free! (John.8:32). PRAY & FAST EVERY WEDNESDAY TO STOP BLOODSHED IN NIGERIA!
GLAMOUR AND PAGEANTRY FOR 100 NIGERIAN AMAZONS -WHAT NEXT?
[In Commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day].
The phraseology that, “a Woman’s place is in the Kitchen” fizzled out in 1922 when Vladmir Lenin declared 8th March as International Women’s Day for the brave and noble role they played in the 1917 Russian Revolution. The declaration eventually became a global event that is prominently registered on the United Nations (UN) Calendar and religiously observed in all countries.
NIGERIA.
Nigeria’s women activists, both historic and contemporary, have driven significant social, political, and economic change. Prominent among them according to Wikipedia was Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti who in the ’40s led a protest against UNJUST TAXES in Nigeria!
Late Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1900–1978) was a pioneering Nigerian educator, political campaigner, and women’s rights activist known as the “Lioness of Lisabi”. She founded the Abeokuta Women’s Union, leading thousands in protests against unjust taxes.
A staunch anti-colonialist and socialist, she was mother to late Afro- Beat Musician, Fela Kuti.
She was born Frances Abigail Olufunmilayo Thomas in Abeokuta on October 25, 1900.
In the 1940s, she organized the Abeokuta Women’s Union to fight against unfair taxation on market women, successfully forcing the abdication of the Alake of Egba land.
An advocate for women’s suffrage - she received the Lenin Peace Prize.
There were other key figures like Mrs. Margaret Ekpo, along with modern leaders such as Aisha Yesufu, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and groups like the Feminist Coalition, fighting for gender equality, human rights, and political accountability.
Margaret Ekpo was a prominent politician and activist who rallied for women’s inclusion in pre- and post-colonial Nigeria.
There was also Mrs. Flora Nwapa: A literary trailblazer who highlighted the strength of Nigerian women through her writing.
Women contemporary activism is championed by Mrs. Aisha Yesufu, known for her vocal role in the #Bring Back Our Girls Movement and protesting against police brutality and state injustice.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A writer and feminist icon who uses her platform to challenge gender stereotypes.
Rinu Oduala: A prominent human rights advocate focusing on justice against police brutality.
Betty Abah: A journalist and founder of CEE-HOPE, focusing on children and women’s rights and several others. (Wikipedia).
GENESIS OF IWD – INTERNATIONAL .
The earliest version reported was a “Woman’s Day” organized by the Socialist Party of America in New York City on 28 February 1909. In solidarity with them, communist activist and politician Clara Zetkin proposed the celebration of “Working Women’s Day”, approved at the 1910 International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen, albeit with no set date; the following year saw the first demonstrations and commemorations of International Women’s Day across Europe. Vladimir Lenin declared 8 March as International Women’s Day in 1922 to honour the women’s role in the 1917 Russian Revolution; it was subsequently celebrated on that date by the socialist movement and communist countries. The holiday was promoted by the United Nations in 1977.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
GIVE TO GAIN.
With the theme, ‘Give to Gain’, the ceremony highlights the need to supporting, empowering and investing in women – a commitment that ultimately benefits individuals, organizations and social platforms.
THE WOMAN IS ALREADY ENDOWED TO PRO-CREATE!
The female gender is the most adorable of human species.
She is delicately molded as the weaker vessel but deliberately calibrated by the Creator Who saddled her with the onerous role of an everlasting procreation !
“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”….. resonates from a 1865 poem which recognizes the influence of Women in universal civilization industrialization and glorified Mothers for their influence on their offspring – the future leaders.
As divinely ordained, Motherhood is the Engine Room for the progressive fulfilment for Creation to be more fruitful, multiply, and to exercise dominion over the Earth, Women should therefore be celebrated all year round just like “Mothers’ Days” and NOT on a single 8th March!
Demands for International recognition for African Women’s more meaningful representation and participation in world affairs actually kick-started with China Beijing’s 35 per cent Affirmative Female Parliamentary Seats Agenda in 1995.
However this demand is yet to be actualized in several African Countries including Nigeria where a Special Bill for that purpose is currently before the National Assembly for the concurrent two thirds approval by the 36 State Assemblies.
It was like the female gender was deliberately being pushed into the background by some very influential global chauvinist!
But WE make bold to assert that Women have always undisputedly been better managers of resources than their Male counterparts.
BEIJING WOMEN PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION.
The 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action established an often cited, 30% to 35% target for women’s representation in political decision-making .
Indeed, global parliamentary representation according to media reports rose to 27% by 2025, many nations still struggle to meet this 35% affirmative action benchmark, due to challenges in areas of socio-economic and cultural factors.
Some research facts have the following information that Women’s Parliamentary representation increased from 12% in 1995 to 27% in 2025.
Despite the target of 35%, women held only 27% of national parliamentary seats and 35% of local deliberative seats globally as of late 2025. The 35% target remains elusive in many countries, such as Nigeria!
BEFORE BEIJING’S 35% REPRESENTATIVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, FEMALES WERE ELECTED AND APPOINTED STATE LEADERS.
Before China’s Affirmative Action numerous countries across the globe have been governed by women, with female leaders serving as head of states or government since the Interwar Period ie - from the end of World War I (WWI) to the beginning of World War II (WWII), (1918-1939), in nations like the United Kingdom, Iceland, India, Liberia, Bangladesh, and Namibia.
AS OF 2025 - 2026 - WOMEN HELD LESS THAN 10% OF THE WORLD’S HEAD OF STATE POSITIONS – namely Mexico, Italy, Denmark and Barbados. But in Parliamentary Representations - six nations—Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Andorra, Mexico, and UAE—have achieved 50% or more women in their parliaments.
FEMALE AFFIRMATIVE BILL OF RIGHTS IN NIGERIA.
(According to Amnesty International).
Female affirmative action bills in Nigeria, primarily aimed at increasing women’s political representation (currently under 10%), have faced significant setbacks in the National Assembly, with key 2022 proposals for 35% representation in parties/cabinet, special seats, and citizenship rights failing to pass, though advocacy for their reintroduction remains strong.
But unfortunately in January 2025 - and for the umpteenth time, the lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected and “killed” the bills. THERE ARE ONLY FOUR FEMALES AMONG 109 SENATORS AND 16 WOMEN AMONG 360 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS
SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI -UDUAGHAN – THE FIERY AMAZON!
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, one of Nigeria’s ONLY FOUR SENATORS, was suspended for six months without pay in March 2025 for alleged misconduct, following her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her suspension, which she termed a witch-hunt, involved sealing her office and removing her security details.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio made inappropriate sexual advances, including telling her to “make him happy” for favorable treatment. She claimed her suspension was a result of speaking out against him. BUT The Senate Ethics Committee stated her suspension was due to a breach of standing rules, accusing her of disrupting proceedings, specifically regarding a seat dispute. Akpabio’s camp denied the allegations, calling them a “strategic deflection” to cover up her disorderly conduct. Following the suspension, there were calls for her removal by constituents, and she faced criminal charges related to her conduct.
A court later ordered the Senate to recall her, stating that while the Senate can discipline members, it cannot deprive her constituents of representation.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by women in Nigerian politics, as she is one of only FOUR WOMEN in the 109-seat Senate.
WHAT NEXT….WHAT NEXT?
First Lady Remi Tinubu leads EWAAfrica Top 100 Inspirational Nigerian Women By : Guardian Nigeria
Date: 13 January 2024. According to Guardian Nigeria -
“Women have been largely under-appreciated and under-celebrated, and we created this platform and opportunity 3 years ago and it has always been about the celebration and projection of women.
This particular Top 100 project was created out of the need to encourage more women in this seeming patriarchal world order, the project is also to showcase and celebrate deserving women as a part of the International Women’s Day celebration of 2024.
CONCLUSION:
WOMEN MUST CLOSE RANKS AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
VOTE MASSIVELY FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES LIKE NATASHA.
YOU HAVE THE NUMBERS AT LEAST HALF OF 220 MILLION NIGERIANS!
NO MATTER HOW THEY RIG. YOU WILL WIN THEM & THE 50% PARLIAMENTARY SEATS WOULD BE SECURED.
DON’T ALLOW NATASHA’S EFFORTS AT WOMEN EMANCIPATION BE IN VAIN!
• Only 4 (FOUR) Female Senators out of 109 Members (ie.2.7%), in the Chamber!
• Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was abandoned by her colleagues during her travail with Senate President Godswil Akpabio.
• MALE CHAUVINISM MUST BE CRUSHED NOW!
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