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All 36 Nigerian state governors plan to advocate collectively in the National Assembly for the enactment of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill.
This decision was made during their meeting in Abuja, which began on Thursday night and concluded in the early hours of Friday.
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke to reporters following the meeting, saying that the governors agreed to engage with legislators from their states to garner support for the bill’s approval.
“Governors were urged to engage their Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and State Assemblies to support the Bill’s passage and affirm Nigeria’s commitment to equity and inclusive governance.”
The objective of the bill is to establish special seats for women in both federal and state legislatures to promote their representation and active involvement in politics.
This legislation is intended as a temporary measure, with a provision that it will remain in effect for 16 years, encompassing four election cycles, after which it will be up for review.
The proposed bill has already passed its second reading in the House of Representatives and must gain approval from two-thirds of House members and the Senate, as well as support from at least 24 state assemblies, before it can be sent to the president for approval.
