Women Coalition Storms Senator Wadada’s Office, Demands Passage of Special Seats Bill
Delegation led by Barr. Halima Hudu Abubakar, Hajiya Halima Yusuf Adole urges swift action on 72-seat gender inclusion proposal
By Rimawaglobalnews Political Correspondent
Desk A coalition of women’s organisations from Nasarawa State has formally presented a petition to Ahmad Aliyu Wadada, calling for his support and advocacy toward the passage of the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill at the National Assembly.
Presenting the petition, the State Coordinator, Barr. Halima Hudu Abubakar, said the move reflects the collective voice and aspirations of women across the Nasarawa Senatorial District, stressing that the bill is critical to strengthening inclusive governance in Nigeria.
She noted that despite women constituting nearly half of the country’s population, their representation in legislative and decision-making positions remains significantly low, a situation she attributed to systemic and structural barriers.
According to her, the proposed legislation seeks to correct this imbalance by creating structured opportunities for women to actively participate in governance, describing the bill as “a pathway to fairness, equity, and national progress.”
Also speaking, the State Deputy Coordinator and leader of the delegation, Hajiya Halima Yusuf Adole, emphasized the urgency of passing the bill, which proposes the allocation of 72 special seats for women in Nigeria’s legislative houses.
She described the initiative as a necessary intervention to address long-standing gender disparities, adding that increased female participation in governance would enhance policy outcomes in critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and community development.
Adole urged the lawmaker to support and champion the bill, promote gender-inclusive policies, and encourage greater political participation among women in Nasarawa State.
“Our mission is rooted in advocacy, dialogue, and democratic engagement.
We believe this reform will strengthen our democracy and ensure that women are not only included but empowered,” she stated.
Responding on behalf of the senator, the State Chairman of Wadada Connect, Comrade Amb. Daniel Agyas, commended the coalition for what he described as a bold and timely initiative.
He assured the delegation that the petition would be promptly conveyed to Senator Wadada for necessary legislative action at the Senate.
The coalition comprises several prominent women’s organisations, including International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), National Council of Women Societies, and Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, among others.
The development marks a renewed push by women’s groups in Nasarawa State to secure legislative backing for increased female representation in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
