Women in Politics

The Speaker of the House of Representatives  Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said investing in women is not a luxury but a necessary strategic move to engender development in any society. Speaker Abbas said empowered women can take…

...Decries absence of women lawmakers in 15 States The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has made a strong case for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill (HB1349),…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has strongly advocated for the removal of barriers that hinder women's political advancement in Nigeria. He said that giving women opportunities…

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged the Ministry of Women Affairs, to designate a department with adequate budgetary provisions, to help groom, train, and support women in politics. This was, even as, the Green chamber also…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has advised Nigerian women to extend the advocacy for inclusion in leadership positions to the grassroots level. Kalu gave the advise in Abuja when he…