Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, top advocate for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, described First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s backing as a “decisive milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward gender inclusion. She said this strong support marks a pivotal moment fueled by months of advocacy and strategic dialogue by women’s groups nationwide.
The Bill aims to guarantee women special seats in both federal and state legislatures, addressing Nigeria’s historically low female political participation. Igbinedion-Ogwuche praised the endorsement as a hard-won victory born from resilience and refusal to accept exclusion, signaling hope for true democracy and shared governance.
She urged lawmakers, parties, and civil society to match the First Lady’s commitment with bold action, emphasizing this is Nigeria’s moment to empower women’s voices and create a more inclusive future—because half the population cannot be left behind.
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