The Time For Women's Equal Representation is Now

Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of women's representation in government globally. It's time for change. We're advocating for policies and initiatives that close the gender gap and give women an equal voice in leadership.

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund amplifies women's voices and promotes gender equality. We partner to empower women, drive research, and advocate for policy change.

WHO WE ARE

Get to know the voices behind the Nigerian Women Trust Fund.

WHAT WE DO

Empowering women, driving research, and reforming policy.

HOW WE WORK

Creating partnerships and connections to build an equal Nigeria, together.

LATEST NEWS

December 19

NILEVAWG Mentees Stories of Change [VIDEO]

Mentees sharing their impact stories

December 4

2025 Call for Grant Application

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) invites submissions of proposal for grant aimed at Strengthening Institutions, Women's Voices, Rights, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria.

December 3

Apply Now: 2025 NILEVAWG Capacity Building and Mentorship Program

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, West Africa, invites applications from young women aged 18 to 35 across the 36 states of Nigeria for the 2025 National Institute for Leadership and Ending Violence against Women and Girls (NILEVAWG).

Current Figures

REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP IS EXTREMELY LOW

Nigeria has remained at the lowest ebb globally in terms of women’s leadership and representation. Except for 2007 when the country recorded 11% representation of women in elective positions. Since then, the country has witnessed a reduced percentage of female representation. Currently, the percentage of women is about 4.8% since the 2019 General Elections.

Paltry Share of Women in Office: 4.8%

Women comprise over 49% of Nigeria's population, but hold under 5% of its elected political offices. This alarming gap leaves women and their perspectives drastically underrepresented in the country's democracy

Nigeria Ranks 181st Globally for Women in Politics

Nigeria lands near rock bottom worldwide for women's inclusion in national parliaments. Trailing behind global progress, women occupy just 5.4% of Nigeria's parliamentary seats compared to the 25% global average.

109 Senate Seats, 4 Women

Nigeria's Senate encapsulates the nation's vast gender inequality in politics. Of 109 intensely influential seats, women occupy only 4 - leaving them with a mere 6% share of voices to shape the country they share.

ELEVATING HER VOICE

Our programmes empower women to participate fully across all sectors of society. We facilitate training, drive research, accelerate advocacy efforts, provide mentorship, and develop strategic interventions – all to dismantle root causes limiting Nigerian women.