Women rally at National Assembly for reserved seats bill
Scores of women gathered at the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to pass the Women Reserved Seats Bill before the next general election. The bill aims to amend the constitution to create special seats for women in both the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. Advocates say this measure would address the low representation of women in Nigeria’s legislative bodies. Prominent voices at the rally included Ene Obi and Rahila Dauda, who called for urgent action and greater inclusion.
What we know
- Women held a peaceful rally at the National Assembly, demanding swift passage of the Women Reserved Seats Bill.
- The bill seeks to temporarily reserve legislative seats for women to improve their representation.
- Ene Obi praised lawmakers for progress but urged them not to delay the bill’s final passage.
- Rahila Dauda and other advocates highlighted the low number of women in Nigeria’s legislature and called for immediate action.
- Supporters argue that reserved seats are necessary to overcome political and cultural barriers limiting women’s participation.
