NAWOJ Mobilises Abuja Members For Special Seats Bill March, Warns Lawmakers ‘History Is Watching’
In Nigeria’s male-dominated political landscape, women’s representation remains one of the country’s most stubborn democratic deficits, and journalists are now stepping out of the newsroom to challenge it.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on its members resident in Abuja to turn out in full force for the Nigeria Women Solidarity March in support of the Special Seats Bill (HB1349), scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026, at 7:30am at the National Assembly.
Describing the march as a “democratic demand” rather than a ceremonial walk, NAWOJ said the proposed Special Seats Bill offers a constitutional pathway to correct the systemic exclusion of women from legislative chambers.
Nigeria currently ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, a reality the association called “unacceptable and indefensible in a modern democracy”.
In a strong message to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, NAWOJ warned that a vote against the bill would amount to a rejection of equity, inclusive democracy and justice.
The association urged lawmakers to rise above partisan interests and pass the bill without dilution or delay.
The group said it would continue to amplify women’s voices, hold leaders accountable and spotlight every legislative action taken on the bill.
Members have been urged to stand in solidarity, lend their professional and moral voices to the cause, and demonstrate that women will no longer remain silent observers in decisions that shape their future.
The statement signed by the National Chairperson, Aishatu Ibrahim, and National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan, described the march as peaceful, lawful and powerful, calling on women to be visible, heard and united in demanding inclusion.
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