The Women Radio 91.7FM is set to beam its searchlight to spotlight the Special Seats Bill, a groundbreaking legislative initiative aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent gender imbalance in political representation.
Penpushing reports that the management made this known in a statement as the world women’s month, pointing out that the national assembly is dominated by men, with only four female senators, stressing that it underscores the systemic barriers limiting women’s participation in governance
The statement added that a survey conducted by the radio station highlights the lack of grassroots support for female candidates as a major obstacle to increasing women’s political representation.
Penpushing further reports that the management stated that the passage of the Special Seats Bill by the 10th Senate represents a crucial step toward achieving gender equality in Nigeria.
The statement recalled that the British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever, during her visit to to Women Radio 91.7FM, emphasized the critical role of women’s political empowerment in driving national development.
“The time for action is now. Gender inclusivity is not just a moral obligation, but a strategic necessity for building a more just and prosperous society, the British Deputy High Commissioner was quoted saying
Penpushing also reports that the statement stated that the Special Seats Bill proposes reserving additional seats for women in the National Assembly (37 in the Senate, 74 in the House of Representatives), and 108 across State Assemblies.
‘This initiative aims to correct historical underrepresentation, providing women with greater opportunities to influence policymaking and governance. As Nigeria forges ahead in its development journey, ensuring women’s representation in leadership is essential to unlocking the nation’s full potential’.
Penpushing reports that the management added that the Special Seats Bill presents a clear solution to bridging the gender gap and shaping a future where Nigerian women have equal access to political power.
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