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NIGERIA

Country Context
In Nigeria, achieving gender parity in both the state and federal systems remains a challenge. Women are only 33% of state court judges and 36% of federal. To date, Aloma Mariam Mukhtar is the first and so far only woman to have held the position of chief justice in Nigeria. The current President of the Court of Appeal Nigeria is Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem.

IAWJ & NAWJ–N’s Work

The National Association of Women Judges – Nigeria (NAWJ–N) believes that to effectively assess and address the current gender disparity, it is crucial to gather comprehensive data on state and federal judicial decision-making bodies. This information will serve as a foundation for evidence-based strategies to promote gender equity in judicial appointments and promotions. By identifying barriers to women’s advancement and working towards a more inclusive judicial system, NAWJ–N aims to promote a more enabling environment for women judges and to safeguard judicial integrity.