Women’s stories largely untold, Natasha laments

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has decried the poor documentation of Nigerian women’s contributions, warning that their continued invisibility in knowledge systems undermines their access to power and opportunities.

The lawmaker who spoke at the WikiGap Nigeria Symposium 2026 in Abuja, called for deliberate efforts to document and amplify the stories of women across sectors.

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According to her, the marginalisation of women in digital and historical records reflects a broader exclusion from leadership spaces.

“When women are invisible in knowledge, they are excluded from power. That is why WikiGap is not just a project, but a movement to correct historical silence,” she said.

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Natasha noted that despite the growing impact of women in leadership, innovation and community development, many of their achievements remain undocumented and undervalued.

“Across Nigeria, women are leading and transforming communities, yet too many of their stories remain untold. What is not recorded is often forgotten, and what is forgotten is rarely rewarded,” she added.

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She stressed that initiatives such as WikiGap go beyond bridging information gaps, noting that they also advance rights, strengthen justice and expand opportunities for women.

The senator maintained that increasing women’s visibility in digital spaces would amplify their voices and improve support for their aspirations.

Drawing from her experience in politics, she highlighted the structural and cultural barriers confronting women, urging sustained efforts to preserve and amplify their narratives.

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