National Assembly Proposes 74 New Seats for Women in Politics
The National Assembly has proposed the creation of 74 additional legislative seats for women in Nigeria's Senate and House of Representatives, along with three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) announced this initiative on Monday at the 2026 Law Week organized by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Ekiti State.
The proposal aims to address gender imbalance in Nigeria's political system and includes 37 additional seats in both the Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring each of Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory receives one additional seat. The proposed amendment is designed to promote women's participation in governance without displacing existing representatives.
Bamidele stated that the proposal is receiving attention at the National Assembly and follows extensive consultations. The initiative is expected to operate for 16 years, covering four electoral cycles, with a sunset clause for evaluation.
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