The women under the aegis of the Nigerian League of Women Voters, submitted their signatures to the House of Representatives in support of the bill.
Hajiya Zainab Mohammed, Chairperson of the league, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, on Monday in Bauchi.
She said the organisation conducted awareness creation activities, to sensitise communities to the imperative of increased women’s inclusion in governance at all levels.
Mohammed said the consultations gained support among men and youths, who endorsed the demand for reserved seats for women.
“We conducted a town hall meeting to raise awareness on women’s participation in politics, and the clarion call made an impact,” she said.
Mohammed said members of the league attended the public hearings organised by the national assembly and submitted signatures collated in support of the bill.
She said the group also encouraged women to muster courage and build resilience to actively contest political positions, especially at the grassroots.
“Intimidation and financial constraints in vying for political offices are the major outcry by women.
“Mostly; religion and tradition are identified as challenges, experts shed more light on these issues. Women are being encouraged to stay engaged,” she said, stressing that women constitute larger populations of voters in the state.
The chairperson highlighted that women had been instrumental in the development of Nigeria’s nascent democracy.
“Women appointed or elected into political offices support families, empower other women and impact more in the community.
“Women generally have innovations and unique ideas in spite of being vulnerable to ensure inclusiveness.”
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