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“People underestimated me because I’m a woman”
Nigerian women in all fields of endeavour are challenging stereotypes that limit them from achieving success. From traditional rulership, to extreme sports; construction to engineering; the story is changing daily. Gist Nigeria’s Mercy Frank speaks to some of the women pushing boundaries and forcing society to rethink gender roles and expectations in traditionally male-dominated fields.
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