# 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
* As mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters you carry a lot of burdens but keep faith in your role as the stronger gender.
** Zainab Maina speaking on break the bias
* Perhaps, it’s time we the Nigerian women told our male counterparts that they cannot continue clapping with one hand and deceive themselves that they are making a sound. Nation-building is a task that requires the contributions of all citizens regardless of their gender.
** Zainab Maina speaking on the role of women in building the nation
* Women suffer deprivations in many spheres of our national life, yet when we ask for equity, we are pushed back by entrenched patriarchy.
We are not asking for equality because we want to take over the roles of our men, we are asking for gender equality because that is the only guarantee of a sustainable tomorrow.
** Zainab Maina speaking on gender equality
* There’s a long standing failure to protect women from gender-based violence, nonetheless, we must address economic, social and cultural issues particularly gender inequalities that pose violence, that make women and girls vulnerable.
** Zainab Maina speaking on gender inequality
* I have realised that when you engage men, believe me you will find a wonderful partner in them. They will help fight and make sure that they promote gender issues and help women.
** Zainab Maina speaking on implementation of the child rights act
* We are not asking for equality because we want to take over the roles of our men, we are asking for gender equality because that is the only guarantee of a sustainable tomorrow.
* Women suffer deprivations in many spheres of our national life, yet when we ask for equity, we are pushed back by entrenched patriarchy.
* As I call on all Nigerian women to raise up to the challenge of ending the bias and enthroning equity in politics and governance, I challenge Nigerian men to see reason in ensuring equity and inclusion in our national life. This is indeed a task for all of us.
* To perpetually shut out a significant population of a country from political participation and governance processes is to deny the country full potential for a sustainable tomorrow.
* Since politics is a game of numbers, we must come together and use our superior numbers to demand a fairer deal. The minimum we should demand in the 2023 election circle is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and half the candidates in all elective positions.