Ahead of the inauguration of 10th national assembly, a coalition of 18 women groups across the country have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that a woman be elected as the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. [ad]While also demanding that at least two women be elected as main Principal officers in the house, the organisations also appealed to lawmakers to ensure that women from both upper and lower chambers are elected to chair Grade A committees.
Ahead of the inauguration of 10th national assembly, a coalition of 18 women groups across the country have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that a woman be elected as the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.Ahead of the inauguration of 10th national assembly, a coalition of 18 women groups across the country have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that a woman be elected as the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.
Members of the coalition included: 100 Women Lobby Group, Association Against Women, Export, Association Against Women Exploitation and Degradation , Change Managers International Network Emerge Women Development Initiative, Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria , feminist womanifesto, Gender and Constitution Reform Network .
She argued that women represent about 50 per cent of Nigeria’s population and this should be reflected in the parliament’s leadership as provided for in the National Gender Policy 2022. She noted that diverse legislatures particularly in the leadership are essential for a thriving democracy that truly reflects the interests and experiences of its people by fostering inclusivity and equal representation.
“When legislatures lack diversity, the voices and perspectives of underrepresented communities are often overlooked, leading to policies that fail to address the unique challenges faced by these communities. According to her, having women serve as parliamentary presiding officers and Principal Officers would contribute tremendously to inclusive governance and national development in the next dispensation.
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