Read Why Buhari Would Marginalise Women in His Govt
Read Why Buhari Would Marginalise Women in His Govt The Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Gideon Samani today said the President did not include many women in his cabinet because he is very shy dealing with the opposite sex. Samani, who spoke at the fifth Annual Lecture Series, organized by the Change We Need In Nigeria, in Abuja, said Buhari is used to interacting with men, but quickly added that the issue of gender is being looked into by the President. Samani said: “If you are close to the President, you will know that he has the interest of the nation at heart. He did not intentionally marginalized women. It is just that Mr. President is shy with women. He has been interacting mostly with men. I can assure that in the shortest time, this issue of gender inequality will be dealt with.” The former Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, who represented the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,