Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called on the United Kingdom Parliament, to support Nigeria’s efforts in advancing gender inclusion through constitutional reforms.
Making the call while playing host to a delegation of British parliamentarians in Abuja, Abbas emphasized that the 10th House is committed to achieving gender balance in politics and governance.
He highlighted ongoing legislative efforts to institutionalize gender equity, including proposed amendments to reserve 33% of parliamentary seats for women and allocate 30% of non-elective positions across all tiers of government to women.
The visit also featured discussions on Nigeria’s legislative structure, with both sides exchanging insights on parliamentary best practices.
Abbas also noted the historic diversity of the 10th House, which, for the first time, has representatives from seven political parties.
He also emphasized
that gender and youth representation are legislative priorities, as reflected in the establishment of four standing committees dedicated to women and youth affairs.
Abbas acknowledged the challenges in securing legislative approval for gender-inclusive bills and urged the UK Parliament to provide strategic support in navigating the legislative process.
Leader of the British delegate And Nigeria-born MP Kate Osamor, commended Abbas for prioritizing gender diversity and inclusivity.
She reiterated the UK’s commitment to deepening parliamentary ties with Nigeria and exploring ways to enhance gender representation in governance.
