Women Empowerment: Panacea for Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth In Nigeria

Abstract

Gender equality has been identified as one of the keys to long-term economic success by many countries, regions, and international development organizations, of which women’s empowerment is fundamental and cannot be overemphasized. Women empowerment has been linked to having a great impact on poverty reduction and promoting economic growth. It has a significant influence on health, nutrition, education, and the overall wellbeing of society. Despite the importance of women in the economy, there is still a lag in women’s economic empowerment over the years, impacting the growth and development of many nations. This study examined the importance of women empowerment on poverty alleviation in Nigeria and what strategies could be implemented to create enabling environment and positive impact of women empowerment in the country at the social, economic, and political front.