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According to Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), poverty. The lack of social inclusion, the distance to educational institutions, the low quality of the education provided, and gender inequities all operate against women in leadership positions in Africa. The Minister made this statement at the Africa Women's Leadership Organization's 2022 Open Year Ball in Abuja, shortly after being named the organization's life patron. "Having more women in leadership positions has a significant impact on the bottom line," she asserted. Compared to men, women enter positions of leadership far less frequently.