Nigerian Governors Advocate for Special Seats for Women in Legislature
Nigerian governors, led by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, are advocating for the passage of a bill that seeks to establish special seats for women in both federal and state legislatures. The bill aims to increase women's participation in politics by creating exclusive constituencies for women.
It is a temporary measure designed to boost gender representation in government. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Representatives and requires significant legislative and executive approvals for enactment.
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