Nigeria, Dec. 8 -- Stakeholders have pointed out the urgency of the greater representation of women within the political decision-making space, particularly in the Nigerian legislature, both at the national and lower levels, hence the advocacy in this regard has been ramped up more recently. The popular expectation is that this would soon become a reality, with the advanced stage of work on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill in the National Assembly.

When this comes into existence, it will - no doubt - inaugurate a paradigm shift in representative democracy in our country that fosters an inclusive agenda, which bridges the gender gap in Nigerian politics. This would be an unprecedented and progressive affirmative action initiative.

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