Grassroots voices rally for legal reforms to boost women’s political representation in Nigeria.
Fewer than 36,000 women under the Nigeria League of Women Voters have petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill, aimed at increasing women’s participation in governance. Chairperson Hajiya Zainab Mohammed highlighted community sensitization efforts that rallied support even among men and youths. Women activists from Jigawa and Gombe also call for greater political access amid challenges such as intimidation, financial constraints, and cultural barriers. Political analysts emphasize the bill’s potential to correct Nigeria’s underrepresentation of women, urging lawmakers to revisit rejected gender bills and enact reforms to secure meaningful inclusion.
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