WOMEN, GOVERNANCE AND NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIGHT OF ESTHER 4:1-17

Abstract

The paper analyses the contributions of women in time past in the development of Nigeria. Consequently, it examines reasons for the exception of women in contemporary times in political leadership of Nigeria. The paper discovered that the much-needed development that Nigeria seeks could have been attained if the proper environment where women are involved in the policy-making process are in evoke. The story of Queen Esther in the Old Testament was used as the character for the study. Queen Esther was a fearless leader who was prepared to lay down her life for her people, the Jewish race, who were about to be exterminated by Harman and his accomplices. The narrative analysis was used as the methodology in this research work. The paper recommended that women should build up a high self-esteem so as to be able to given their own contribution to the overall growth and development of Nigeria.