Zainab Maina

Hajiya Zainab Maina, FCIA, MFR (born 7 August 1948) was the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She was appointed in July 2011.

Quotes

• In Abuja on Tuesday that the need for women to be included in politics and governance is key for ensuring a sustainable future.

• Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender
  • https://punchng.com/gender-equity-important-for-sustainable-devt-ex-minister-maina/

• A major step towards achieving the vision of ensuring gender equality begins with the enactment of laws that would protect women.
  • https://www.channelstv.com/2014/03/07/women-ask-for-passage-of-gender-related-bills-by-natl-assembly/

• An overview data of reported cases in Gender Based Violence generated from 18 states of the federation and covering the six geo-political zones in 2010 revealed that out of 479 reported cases, the results was as follows
  • https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/minister-expresses-concern-over-sexual-violence-against-women/

• Even out of those 23 states, only two — Lagos and Akwa Ibom — are implementing the law.
  • https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/171909-two-nigerian-states-implementing-child-rights-act-minster.html