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Advocate Pushes for Women's Legislative Seats in Nigeria

7/12/2025

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Clement Nwankwo, executive director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, passionately called for constitutional amendments in Nigeria to secure legislative seats for women, combating their underrepresentation. He condemned cultural barriers and championed a proposed bill for special seats, asserting that women's inclusion is vital for better governance and urging civil society and international allies to rally behind this cause.

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Clement Nwankwo, executive director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, passionately called for constitutional amendments in Nigeria to secure legislative seats for women, combating their underrepresentation. He condemned cultural barriers and championed a proposed bill for special seats, asserting that women's inclusion is vital for better governance and urging civil society and international allies to rally behind this cause.