1. President Jonanthan fulfilled his pledge on gender representation by making 35% of his
ministerial cabinet and ambassadorial appointments for women.

2. The first female Chief Justice – Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar (GCON) was appointed by
President Jonathan

3. The first female Petroleum Minister - Diezani Alison-Madueke was appointed by President
Jonathan. She recently became the first female OPEC President in 2014

4. He supports women participation in enterprise through the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in
Nigeria -YOUWIN! Women edition, providing seed grants for existing and new businesses
owned by women

5. In his quest for promoting girl child education, special girls schools have been constructed in 13
states

6. Maternal mortality dropped by 50% under President Jonathan

7. For the first time in history, Nigeria Defence Academy admits women to train as full time
professionals and combatant military officers

8. President Jonathan established the Female Teacher Trainee Scholarship Scheme for women
from marginalized, remote and rural areas to acquire skills and knowledge to become teachers

9. President Jonathan has called for Affirmative Finance Action for women during the centenary
celebration, urging banks to devote 30% of their lending in agriculture to women farmers and
women owned agribusiness

10. For the second time, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) elects Nigeria’s first lady –
Dame Patience Jonathan as president of the mission