Reps Considering Bill To Reserve Seats For Women In NASS, Says Dep Speaker

The bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide special seats for women in the legislature.

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly.This is according to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu. He spoke on Friday night in Owerri the Imo State capital while delivering his goodwill message at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative Inspiring Women Summit .

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Levinus Nwabughiogu, the deputy speaker said the bill is titled “Seat Reservation Bill”. He sponsored the piece of legislation alongside some of his colleagues.

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