More than 750 women from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory gathered in Abuja to demand the passage of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill.
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The women first converged at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development before staging a peaceful march to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. From there, they planned to present a memorandum to the leadership of the National Assembly despite the ongoing legislative recess.
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The march was organised under the Women’s Political Participation–Technical Working Group, led by Ebere Ifendu, who said the effort reflects the determination of Nigerian women to secure space in governance. She explained that the bill seeks to guarantee women’s voices at decision-making levels rather than being sidelined in political processes.
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The proposed legislation calls for an amendment to the 1999 Constitution that would create reserved seats for women in both the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. Supporters believe this would not only improve representation but also strengthen inclusive governance across the country.
The women also stressed the role of the media in amplifying their cause, urging journalists to continue raising awareness and sustaining pressure on lawmakers to consider the bill. For them, the peaceful rally in Abuja marks another step in the long fight for gender balance in Nigeria’s political space.
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