NAWOJ Adamawa Urges NAWOJ Adamawa Urges National Assembly to Pass Special Seats Bill
By Ojoma Yusuf,Yola
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adamawa State Chapter, has called for the urgent passage of the Special Seats Bill (HB1349) currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a critical step toward correcting gender imbalance in Nigeria’s political system.
In a press statement issued on February 16, 2026, the association said the bill represents a significant opportunity to address the long-standing underrepresentation of women in governance and decision-making positions across the country.
NAWOJ noted that despite women constituting a majority of Nigeria’s voting population and playing vital roles in national development, their participation in elective and appointive offices remains disproportionately low.
“For decades, women have remained significantly underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their enormous contributions to national development,” the statement read. “Women are central to families, communities, agriculture, business, peacebuilding, and the economy, yet this strength is not reflected in political representation.”
The association argued that the continued marginalisation of women in governance undermines inclusive development and weakens democratic participation, stressing that democracy cannot thrive when a substantial segment of the population is excluded from leadership.
According to NAWOJ Adamawa, the Special Seats Bill offers a structural and practical solution to bridging the gender gap in politics, adding that the proposed legislation goes beyond increasing numbers to promoting fairness, equity, and stronger governance.
The group therefore urged members of the National Assembly, particularly lawmakers representing Adamawa State, to support and expedite the passage of the bill.
Signed by Chairperson Felicia Amos Dauda and Secretary Gloria Abutu, the statement reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating women’s advancement and promoting inclusive governance through responsible journalism. to Pass Special Seats Bill
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adamawa State Chapter, has called for the urgent passage of the Special Seats Bill (HB1349) currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a critical step toward correcting gender imbalance in Nigeria’s political system.
In a press statement issued on February 16, 2026, the association said the bill represents a significant opportunity to address the long-standing underrepresentation of women in governance and decision-making positions across the country.
NAWOJ noted that despite women constituting a majority of Nigeria’s voting population and playing vital roles in national development, their participation in elective and appointive offices remains disproportionately low.
“For decades, women have remained significantly underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their enormous contributions to national development,” the statement read.
“Women are central to families, communities, agriculture, business, peacebuilding, and the economy, yet this strength is not reflected in political representation.”
The association argued that the continued marginalisation of women in governance undermines inclusive development and weakens democratic participation, stressing that democracy cannot thrive when a substantial segment of the population is excluded from leadership.
According to NAWOJ Adamawa, the Special Seats Bill offers a structural and practical solution to bridging the gender gap in politics, adding that the proposed legislation goes beyond increasing numbers to promoting fairness, equity, and stronger governance.
The group therefore urged members of the National Assembly, particularly lawmakers representing Adamawa State, to support and expedite the passage of the bill.
Signed by Chairperson Felicia Amos Dauda and Secretary Gloria Abutu, the statement reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating women’s advancement and promoting inclusive governance through responsible journalism.
