The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring 35% affirmative action for women in parliament and across all governance processes.
Speaking at a three-day event at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day on Thursday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio reiterated the legislature’s dedication to promoting gender equality.
Akpabio pledged to advocate for legislative reforms aimed at removing barriers that hinder women’s socio-economic and political advancement. The 2025 International Women’s Day was celebrated under the theme “Economic and Political Inclusion: Walk the Talk,” focusing on galvanizing collective action and shared responsibility to advance gender parity in the country.
According to Akpabio, the Senate’s commitment is in line with Nigeria’s National Gender Policy (NGP) and the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
He emphasized that lawmakers would continue to work toward eliminating obstacles that impede women’s socio-economic progress and gender equality.
