The Nigerian Senate has removed Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, from Nigeria’s delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women currently taking place in New York City, United States.
The event, known as CSW70, began on March 9 at the United Nations headquarters and will run until March 19. It focuses on improving access to justice for women and girls and advancing gender equality across member states.Nigerian Business Insights
Despite the focus on women’s issues, Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed from the delegation and replaced by a male senator, Adeniyi Adegbonmire.
Akpoti-Uduaghan had earlier raised concerns during a meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations on February 25, alleging she was sidelined after initially being invited by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to be part of the delegation.
