Womens Economic Rights> TOLA OLUJUWON'S RESPONSE TO OSAHENI IDAHOSA

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> Dear all,
> Thanks for all your informative comments.In response 
to
> Idahosa's question, major discrimination against 
women are
> rooted in cultural and religious biases.This issue you
> mentioned is not only in Edo state but in major 
Eastern parts
> of the country.There is progress being made slowly 
everyday.I
> hope you are aware of the ruling of Justice Niki 
Tobi,in
> Enugu on inheritance rights of women.This is a major 
landmark
> in Nigeria's history.Also, a bill is being prepared 
now for
> the National Asssembly on Trafficking in Persons.I 
have a
> copy of this, also the bill on the above is already 
passed by
> the House of Assembly in Edo State.It may take time 
but one
> will usually get there.I was told about a prominent 
Nigerian
> lady who was also in that position when her husband
> died.Instead of subjecting herself to this 
dehumanising act,
> she offered money to these people.But the question 
is.Suppose
> she doesn't have the money, what happens?.To solve 
this
> problem, we much change our attitude and create public
> awarennes on this issue.
> This is my modest contribution.
> Tola Olujuwon,
> Central Educational Service,
> Lagos.Nigeria
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