Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (born December 23, 1973) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, politician, and film producer. She was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development on August 21, 2023.

Quotes

• Women must be empowered. Without women, There won't be peace. When you empower a woman, you empowered 20 women.
  • https://www.thecable.ng/women-should-be-exempted-from-paying-tax-says-minister

• The lawyer would face prosecution even if the wife refuses to press charges because his action is gender-based violence.
  • https://dailytimesng.com/uju-kennedy-ohanenye-orders-arrest-of-lawyer-for-brutalizing-his-wife/

• Women should not pay tax in Nigeria.
  • https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/653093-minister-denies-saying-women-shouldnt-pay-tax.html

• I am begging the Army, task force in motor park and Police, when my women, my Pink Riders start their Keke across the nation, leave them alone, just secure them for me, just give them security.
  • https://leadership.ng/minister-denies-calling-for-tax-exemption-for-women/