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Lagos commissioner warns on women’s seats bill delay

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Lagos Commissioner warned that any delay in passing the Women’s Seats Bill will erode the quota for female legislators, risking a sharp drop in women’s representation in the 2027 elections. The setback could undermine Nigeria’s efforts toward gender parity in politics and limit women’s influence on future policy decisions.

Lagos Commissioner warns that delaying the Women’s Seats Bill could significantly weaken female representation in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-commissioner-warns-on-womens-seats-bill-delay/