FrontNaija News | June 15, 2025
In a groundbreaking revelation, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Nigeria’s female workforce participation at 95.6%, the highest in the country’s recorded history.This development is part of the findings in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, released on Friday, June 14.
The report highlights major progress in economic inclusion of Nigerian women, up from 89.9% in 2024. The leap represents a significant win for gender equality efforts, especially in traditionally male-dominated sectors like agriculture, oil and gas, and tech.
Despite this advancement, Nigeria still ranks 124th globally out of 146 countries surveyed, due to persistent gaps in political representation, education access, and wage equality.> “This is a promising shift, but the road ahead is long. The economic engine is running, but women are still underrepresented in decision-making roles,” said Dr. Ada Okonkwo, a gender economist at the University of Lagos.
The report also praised localized empowerment initiatives and government-backed programs that have bolstered women’s access to credit, entrepreneurship training, and STEM education.However, WEF cautions that policy gaps still exist, particularly in rural areas where women face systemic barriers to employment and land ownership.
📌 Source: World Economic Forum – Global Gender Gap Report 2025.
