Experts Call for Nigeria's Special Seats Bill to Address Gender Imbalance
The push for Nigeria's Special Seats Bill to enhance democracy by creating temporary additional legislative seats for women gains momentum. PLAC, EU, IPU, and UK's FCDO support the bill.
Experts like Clement Nwankwo, Prof. Joi Ezeilo, and Dr. Drude Dahlerup highlight Nigeria's low female representation and the need for gender quotas. Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi from the UAE shares success stories of gender quotas.
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