From: Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
The Deputy Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and Vice Chairman of the Forum of Deputy Speakers of Nigeria, Chief Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, has pushed for speedy and immediate passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly.
She made the call while speaking during a meeting of Deputy Speakers and presentation of report of the joint committees on Constitution Review as well as the celebration of ECOWAS Parliament’s 25th anniversary in Abuja.
Chief Lami who is also, the North Central coordinator for Tinubu Support Organization, TSO 2027, maintained that the bill remain a national imperative aimed at correcting long-standing gender imbalances and ensuring that women come into political circle and participate actively in all electoral processes.
According to her, the bill is not just legislation but a rallying point for inclusivity, democracy, and nation-building, where women with political ambitions to participate in politics can be accorded desired and equal opportunity to serve their country.
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