Lawmakers Propose 74 Additional Seats for Women in Nigeria’s National Assembly

A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s Constitution aims to address the gender imbalance in the National Assembly by increasing the number of seats held by women. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the new proposal seeks to add 74 additional seats for women, with the aim of boosting their representation in the legislative body. Currently, women make up only a small proportion of the National Assembly, despite accounting for nearly half of the country’s population. The proposed amendment is yet to be passed, and it remains to be seen how it will be received by the National Assembly members and the general public. This move is a positive step towards achieving gender equality in Nigeria’s political sphere, but it remains to be seen if it will be successful in increasing women’s representation and influence in the National Assembly.