NILOWV Advocates for Women's Political Reforms Ahead of 2027

The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) has urged for urgent legislative, political, and economic reforms to enhance women's participation in governance in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This call was made during NILOWV's 30th anniversary All-Women Conference in Abuja, led by Dr Esther Uduehi, the organization's Founder and Chairperson of its Board of Trustees.

Uduehi highlighted the need for constitutional reform and the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, which aims to increase women's representation in legislative bodies. She advocated for the enforcement of a 35 percent benchmark for women in appointive positions and called for political parties to set measurable targets for women's nominations.

Additionally, Uduehi emphasized the importance of leadership training, mentorship networks, and economic empowerment initiatives. Dr Otive Igbuzor, the keynote speaker and Founding Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, supported these reforms, noting that women's representation among candidates for the 2027 elections is currently only 9.7 percent.