N’Assembly proposes 74 additional seats for women
- ✦Speaking at the event, Bamidele said, “A Bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for special seats for women in the National and state Houses of Assembly and for related matters is receiving our attention at the National Assembly.” The Senate Leader said the proposal followed extensive consultations and consensus-building, adding that the National Assembly had commenced the constitutional review process early to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive exercise.
- The National Assembly has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, alongside three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly, as part of efforts to address the underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s political system.
- The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this on Monday at the 2026 Law Week organised by the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Ekiti State chapter, with the theme, “Justice in a Changing World: Responding to New Challenges Affecting Women and Children.” The senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said that the proposed constitution amendment was targeted at breaking the barriers limiting women’s participation in governance and promoting inclusive political culture.
- Speaking at the event, Bamidele said, “A Bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for special seats for women in the National and state Houses of Assembly and for related matters is receiving our attention at the National Assembly.” The Senate Leader said the proposal followed extensive consultations and consensus-building, adding that the National Assembly had commenced the constitutional review process early to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive exercise.
The National Assembly proposes 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Reps, plus 3 per state assembly, to boost female political particip
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The National Assembly has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, alongside three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly, as part of efforts to address the underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s political system.
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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this on Monday at the 2026 Law Week organised by the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Ekiti State chapter, with the theme, “Justice in a Changing World: Responding to New Challenges Affecting Women and Children.” The senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said that the proposed constitution amendment was targeted at breaking the barriers limiting women’s participation in governance and promoting inclusive political culture.
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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this on Monday at the 2026 Law Week organised by the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Ekiti State chapter, with the theme, “Justice in a Changing World: Responding to New Challenges Affecting Women and Children.” The senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District said that the proposed constitution amendment was targeted at breaking the barriers limiting women’s participation in governance and promoting inclusive political culture.
