ABUJA – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday said the House would work towards joint ticketing in elections, reserved seats, and conferring equal citizenship rights to foreigners married to Nigerian women.
He stressed the need to empower women, noting that it is a necessary strategic move for economic growth. Speaker Abbas said it is disheartening that females are low in number at the National Assembly. The speaker made these points in his keynote address at the International Legislative Dialogue on Women and the Constitution Amendment Process in Nigeria, which was organised by the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution in Abuja.
“Today represents a meaningful step forward in our collective commitment to inclusive governance and national progress,” Speaker Abbas stated, while noting that the dialogue was “not for rhetoric but to establish a clear and actionable path toward meaningful reform.” He said: “Our goal is to ensure that Nigerian women, an essential part of our nation’s social and economic fabric, secure their rightful place within our governance framework. Empowering women is not only a moral and democratic imperative but also a strategic economic necessity.
” The speaker referenced researches from global institutions, including the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, which show that organisations and countries benefit from better decision-making, stronger economic g.