In a significant move towards gender equality, Nigeria is advocating for more women in parliament through a proposed Special Seats Bill. Currently, women occupy a mere 4 out of 109 Senate seats and 16 out of 360 House of Representatives seats. This bill aims to create an additional seat for women in both legislative bodies across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative has garnered support from hundreds of women in the capital, highlighting the urgent need for increased female representation in governance.

In a significant move towards gender equality in Nigeria, hundreds of women gathered in the capital to advocate for the 'Special Seats Bill,' which aims to increase female representation in the legislature. Currently, women hold a mere fraction of legislative seats, with only four senators and 16 representatives. This bill proposes to allocate one additional seat for women in both the House and Senate across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The push for this bill is crucial as it seeks to empower women and ensure their voices are heard in political decision-making, although it faces challenges ahead.