Breaking: Women Groups Ramp Up Pressure for Political Representation in Enugu.......As Hon Chimobi Atu pledge to support the bill at the federal level, recognizing the critical role of women in national development.

A coalition of women-focused organizations in Enugu State has stepped up the campaign for greater female inclusion in Nigeria’s political landscape, calling on stakeholders to back constitutional amendments that guarantee gender equity in governance.

The coalition, comprising groups such as the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the Nigeria League of Women Voters (NILOWV), the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), made its case during a courtesy visit to Hon. Chimobi Atu, the lawmaker representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

Speaking for the group, the Chairperson of FIDA in Enugu State, Anastasia Enweni, placed special emphasis on the proposed Special Seats Bill, also known as the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. She explained that the legislation seeks to amend Nigeria’s constitution to address the persistent gender imbalance in the country’s legislative bodies.

“This bill proposes the creation of additional seats exclusively for women in both the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly,” Enweni stated. She argued that such a measure would foster more inclusive governance and ensure that a broader spectrum of societal perspectives is represented in lawmaking.

Enweni further called on policymakers, civil society actors, and the general public to rally behind the bill’s passage, describing it as a critical step toward achieving sustainable gender equity in leadership.

In response, Hon. Atu assured the delegation of his commitment to championing the bill when it comes before the National Assembly. He acknowledged the indispensable role women play in nation-building, describing them as a powerful force capable of delivering effective leadership and contributing meaningfully to decision-making processes across the country.

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