Gender Equality: Reactions As Prominent Ex-senator Employs Female Driver

Gender Equality: Reactions As Prominent Ex-senator Employs Female Driver

  • Shehu Sani has made a brave decision that will get a lot of Nigerian men especially on social media talking
  • The former federal lawmaker on Sunday, December 19, announced that he has just employed a female chauffeur
  • Sani said as a human rights activist, he believes there should be no gender discrimination in employment

Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian federal lawmaker from Kaduna Central, has disclosed that he recently employed a female driver.

Sani on Sunday, December 19, said he did this to demonstrate his belief in gender equality in the employment of labour.

Shehu Sani
Sani said he believes in gender equality
Source: UGC

On his Facebook page, he argued that driving should not be exclusive to men.

His words:

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"I’ve just employed a personal female Driver. I’m a rights activist. I don’t believe in gender discrimination in employment.

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"Driving shouldn’t be exclusive to the male gender."

Nigerians react

Sani's decision, as expected, has triggered a lot of reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Uthman Dangambo said:

"I hope your secretary is also a male because secretaryship is also not exclusive to women. Hope you're also gender-sensitive here..."

Ibrahim Abdullahi Okeji suggested:

"Madam too should be given a handsome, young, and energetic driver."

Sunday Olufemi Adedeji believes

"It's OK if madam of the house approves of the employment ."

Modibbo Husseini stated:

"Even female soldiers protect us more than the males."

Bisallah Sadiq said:

"Hmmmm.ya sheik . Seek approval from za aza room first . Bcos u r already a property that belongs to za custodian of zat room."

Hassan Adamu said:

"Point of Order!!
"For security purposes let Madam from the other room be the one to conduct the interview and screening of all the applicants.
"#No to monopoly."

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Meanwhile, in what some might call a prank, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, December 14, revealed the reaction of his wife to one of his recent bedroom photos.

The former federal lawmaker said the photo which he shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday was taken before he attended a conference in the north.

Sani said after sending the photo to his wife, she asked suspiciously who took the shot.

Source: Legit.ng

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Onyirioha Nnamdi Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics. He has a professional certificate from Reuters and was awarded the editor with the best listicle for 2021. Contact: 08062988054, o.nnamdi@corp.legit.ng