Senate President Godswill Akpabio received The President of League of Women Voters Hon Irene Awunah-Ikyegh President, President Women in politics forum Barr. Ebere Ifendu, Ms Ene Obi Foremost Gender Advocate and Action Aid Country Director (Former) and Founder TOS Network Chief Osasu Igbinedion, a gender rights advocate.
This visit was part of the series of advocacy call towards the passage of the special seats bill currently awaiting public hearing at the national assembly. a bill proposed to amplify women’s participation in politics and have more women in elective positions. The move comes amid mounting pressure from civil society
The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create dedicated seats for women at all legislative levels. Specifically, it proposes one additional seat for women in both the Senate and House of Representatives from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT, along with three special seats for women in every State House of Assembly. If passed, the provisions would kick in after the current National Assembly’s term and be reviewed after 16 years.
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