I hope whoever becomes Nigeria's next president has the most ambitious women's programme ever seen as without one we will never break the poverty cycle

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Scrapping of all laws which limit a woman's right to inherit family property

[2] Child marriages should become criminalised immediately with a minimum 10 year prison sentence for convicted criminals

[3] 50% women's representation will be guaranteed in all elected and appointed positions

[4] Free smear tests will be made available in all states

[5] Free childcare will be made available in all 774 local government areas

[6] Paid maternity leave is compulsory

[7] Free breast cancer treatment will be available in every state capital

[8] The federal government will provide free maternity centres in every local government area

[9] Sex with a minor becomes statutory rape carrying a five year prison sentence and marrying a minor carries a 10 year prison sentence

[10] Domestic violence carries a minimum of a five year sentence.

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