Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, says the constitution review committee will focus on reforms that promote gender equity.
Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the house of representatives., says the constitution review committee will focus on reforms that promote gender equity.
“Rwanda, with over 60 percent women representation in its parliament, has shown us that robust, intentional policies work,” Abbas said. “Despite notable contributions from Nigerian women across various sectors, only 20 of the 469 seats in our national assembly are occupied by women. “Furthermore, affirmative action policies to increase women’s representation are not undemocratic. On the contrary, they are deeply aligned with democratic principles.“As lawmakers, we are responsible for advancing policies that reflect the values of fairness and equity. I am proud to state that this 10th house has prioritised inclusivity in our legislative agenda.
He said countries with higher women’s representation in governance “consistently show higher rates of progress” in health, education, and economic stability.
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