The Nation Newspaper Reps considering bill to reserve seats for women in Parliament, says Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said that the House is presently considering a bill to reserve special seats for women in the parliament
WODDI is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, the wife of former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha which aims at empowering the women and helping them to achieve their dreams in life. He said the bill is seeking an alteration to the 1999 Constitution to provide special seats for women in the legislature, adding that when passed into law, the bill will help the cause of women within the political spaceHe said: “We must acknowledge, however, that in a society striving for equitable development, addressing fundamental issues like gender equality and inclusiveness is imperative.
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