Reps canvass more women in political positions

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed the desire of the legislators to have more women in political positions in Nigeria, assuring that the 10th National Assembly will enact strong legislative measures to protect and empower women.

Speaking at the Nigerian Women Leadership and Empowerment Conference 2025, themed: “Investing in Nigerian Women, Securing Our Future”, Thursday in Abuja, Abbas reiterate the importance of gender-inclusive governance.

The conference was organised by the Kafilat Ogbara-led House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.

“We will enact robust legislation to safeguard women in politics from violence and intimidation, aligning our political framework with the Constitution’s principles of fairness and freedom.

“I call on all State Houses of Assembly to support these reforms during the Constitution Amendment process to guarantee greater political participation for women,” he said.

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in her remarks at the conference, said Nigerian women are breaking barriers and making impacts in various sectors of the society.

Represented by wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajiya Fatima Abbas, she however, emphasised the need for women inclusion and empowerment, adding that there was a need to address structural challenges that keep women in poverty.

Earlier in her opening remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Ogbara described the gathering as more than just an event, calling it a movement aimed at breaking barriers and creating opportunities for future generations of women.