Nigerian Lawmakers Pressed to Pass Women's Representation Bill

Former Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, and others are urging Nigerian lawmakers to pass a Constitution Alteration Bill that proposes additional seats exclusively for women in legislative bodies as a temporary affirmative action measure.

15 Jul, 23:05 — 15 Jul, 23:05

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Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill

The Constitution Alteration Bill proposes the creation of additional seats exclusively for women in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly as a temporary affirmative action measure. The post Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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