Constitution Amendment Bill Seeks Creation of Additional Legislative Seats for Women

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Constitution Amendment Bill Seeks Creation of Additional Legislative Seats for Women


A Constitution Amendment Bill currently before the National Assembly is proposing the creation of additional legislative seats exclusively for women across Nigeria's federal and state legislatures.


Under the proposed amendment, 12 new seats would be added to the Senate, 37 additional seats to the House of Representatives, and 108 seats to State Houses of Assembly, all reserved for women.


The bill is aimed at addressing the longstanding challenge of low female representation in Nigeria's political and legislative institutions. Proponents argue that the measure would promote gender inclusion, strengthen democratic participation, and ensure that women have a greater voice in governance and policymaking.


If passed and assented to, the amendment would significantly increase the number of women in elected offices and place Nigeria among countries that have adopted affirmative action measures to improve female representation in politics.


Supporters of the proposal maintain that women remain underrepresented despite constituting nearly half of Nigeria's population. They believe the reserved seats would help bridge the gender gap and encourage broader participation of women in leadership and decision-making processes.


However, the proposal has also generated debate among stakeholders. While some Nigerians view it as a necessary step toward inclusivity and equitable representation, others have raised concerns about the potential increase in the size and cost of governance.


The bill remains part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process and will require legislative approval and other constitutional procedures before becoming law.


Key Provisions of the Bill:


12 additional Senate seats reserved exclusively for women.


37 additional House of Representatives seats reserved exclusively for women.


108 additional State House of Assembly seats reserved exclusively for women.


Intended to improve women's representation in governance and legislative decision-making.



The proposal has sparked nationwide discussions on gender inclusion, electoral reforms, and the future of representative democracy in Nigeria.


What is your view? Should Nigeria create special legislative seats for women to boost political participation, or should representation be achieved through existing electoral processes? Share your thoughts.

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