Governors Back Bill for Exclusive Women’s Seats in National, State Assemblies
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 24/10/2025
The National Governors Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind a bill proposing reserved constituencies for women in Nigeria’s National and State Assemblies, aimed at boosting female representation in governance. The pledge was announced in a statement issued early Friday, October 24, 2025, following the governors’ meeting in Abuja.The bill, set for a vote in the National Assembly, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create special constituencies exclusively contested by women, providing a temporary measure to enhance women’s participation in political leadership. The NGF urged its (…)
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