Deputy Speaker Reveals Bill For Women’s Reserved Seats In Parliament

• Deputy Speaker Reveals Bill For Women’s Reserved Seats In Parliament.

• Announcement made by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu at the 2nd WODDI Inspiring Women Summit in Owerri.

• WODDI, founded by Dr. Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, aims to empower women and help them achieve their dreams.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has announced that the House is considering a bill to reserve special seats for women in parliament.

He made this disclosure while speaking at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI) Inspiring Women Summit (WIWS 2024) in Owerri, Imo State, themed “Illuminating the Power of an Inspired Woman.”

EDITOR’S PICK

• Trump’s Conviction Spurs Record Fundraising, Raises Nearly $53 Million
• NLC Confident Peter Obi Won’t Support Julius Abure As Labour Party Chairman
• Nigeria’s Big Bet: Boom Or Bust With Africa’s Biggest Refinery?

WODDI is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, the wife of former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha. The organization aims to empower women and help them achieve their dreams.

Kalu said the bill titled “Seat Reservation Bill”, recently introduced in the parliament is sponsored by himself alongside some of his colleagues.

He said the bill is seeking an alteration to the 1999 Constitution to provide special seats for women in the legislature, adding that when passed into law, the bill will help the cause of women within the political space.

He said: “We must acknowledge, however, that in a society striving for equitable development, addressing fundamental issues like gender equality and inclusiveness is imperative. In Nigeria, where women and girls constitute 49.32% of our population, the representation in institutions and governance needs urgent attention.

“Presently, the House of Representatives is considering a bill to improve the representation of women in our legislative institutions sponsored by myself and other colleagues of mine.”

FURTHER READING

• BREAKING: Ebonyi Primary Election Turns Chaotic, Scores Injured
• 7 Incredible Health Benefits Of Ginger
• IPOB Attacks In Abia: Identities Of Murdered Soldiers Disclosed

Kalu said further that Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), a social development initiative, has also prioritised gender issues in its programmes and commended the WODDI founder for organising the summit for the women, urging the participants to unleash their full potentials accordingly, having been rightly motivated.”

Click below to watch our video of the week: