The groups, who have intensified advocacy efforts in support of the constitutional amendment, said recent developments in the House of Representatives indicate that the bill is closer to passage than ever before.
Women's rights organisations and gender inclusion advocates have expressed confidence that the National Assembly will pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, describing the proposal as a critical step towards addressing Nigeria's longstanding gender imbalance in political representation.
The groups, who have intensified advocacy efforts in support of the constitutional amendment, said recent developments in the House of Representatives indicate that the bill is closer to passage than ever before.
Speaking during a rally at the National Assembly on Thursday, leaders of several women's organisations urged lawmakers to seize what they described as a historic opportunity to deepen democracy and strengthen inclusive governance.
The National Chair of the Women's Political Participation Technical Working Group (TWG), Ebere Ifendu, said although the bill was not voted on during Thursday's plenary session, it remains on the House order paper and is expected to be considered when lawmakers resume from recess on July 7.
