FGurged to pass Special Seats for Women Bill ahead of 2027 elections
Women groups including NCWS, NILOWV, NAWOJ, FOMWAN, and FIDA have sent formal letters to lawmakers in all 36 states demanding swift passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill. The bill aims to address women's underrepresentation in governance and create inclusive political representation ahead of 2027 elections. Groups delivered petitions directly to lawmakers, emphasizing the bill's national development priority. President of NILOWV Irene Awuna-Ikyegh stated the letters strengthen grassroots support for the bill. Passage would open electoral spaces for women nationwide. The coordinated mobilization signals Nigerian women's unified demand for inclusive democracy.