The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin, Hon. Okezie Kalu has revealed that the Green Chamber was considering a bill to reserve seats for women in the parliament
Kalu stated this on Friday night in Owerri, Imo State at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) Inspiring Women Summit (WIWS 2024) with the theme: “Illuminating the Power of an Inspired Woman.”
The Deputy Speaker in a statement issued Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, said the Bill titled “Seat Reservation Bill”, was sponsored by himself alongside some of his colleagues.
He explained that the bill was seeking the alteration of the Constitution to ultimately provide special seats for women in the legislature.
The deputy speaker stressed that the bill when passed into law would help the cause of women within the political firmament.
He said: “We must acknowledge, however, that in a society striving for equitable development, addressing fundamental issues like gender equality and inclusiveness is imperative. In Nigeria, where women and girls constitute 49.32% of our population, the representation in institutions and governance needs urgent attention.
“Presently, the House of Representatives is considering a bill to improve the representation of women in our legislative institutions sponsored by myself and other colleagues of mine.”
