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Vol. 23 No. 3-4 (1998): Africa Development: Special Issue on Gender Relations

10 - Women's Participation at Executive Level in Trade Unions in Nigeria (1985-1990)

by Regina Obi
https://doi.org/10.57054/ad.v23i3-4.2408
Regina Obi
Regina Obi, Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Africa Development, Vol. 23 No. 3-4 (1998): Africa Development: Special Issue on Gender Relations

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trade unions, gender discrimination, executive positions, Nigeria
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Regina Obi 1998. 10 - Women’s Participation at Executive Level in Trade Unions in Nigeria (1985-1990): by Regina Obi. Africa Development. 23, 3-4 (Dec. 1998). DOI:https://doi.org/10.57054/ad.v23i3-4.2408.
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