President Bola Adekunle Tinubu has announced his support for a bill that would reserve seats for women in Nigeria’s government, a move that follows a pledge he made during his 2023 presidential campaign to boost female participation in public office.
The announcement comes more than three years after Tinubu publicly committed to increasing women’s representation across all levels of government. The reserved‑seats proposal is now being considered by lawmakers, and Tinubu’s backing is seen as a key step toward its passage.
While the details of the bill are still under discussion, it is designed to create a formal mechanism for ensuring that women have a greater voice in legislative and executive bodies. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to promote gender equality in Nigeria’s political landscape.
In a statement released to the press, Tinubu reiterated his long‑standing focus on empowering women and highlighted the importance of inclusive governance for the country’s development.
The story was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
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