Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Women's Representation in Nigeria's Parliament

The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives has issued a powerful call for collective action to dismantle barriers that limit women's political representation, particularly within the legislative arm of government. This urgent plea was made during the International Legislative Dialogue on Women and the Constitution Amendment Process, where the Speaker expressed deep concern over the low representation of women in parliament. He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to increase the number of women in political positions. Our correspondent, Idong Joseph, provides further insights into this critical issue and the steps being proposed to promote gender equality in Nigerian politics.

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