Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- A member of the House of Representatives, Hart Godwin, has recounted how first time lawmakers suffered structural inequalities during plenaries after the 10th House was inaugurated two years ago.

Mr Godwin, a first term lawmaker, who represents Degema/Bonny constituency of Rivers State, said the new members were confined to an upstairs temporary chamber, separating them from ranking members who occupied the main floor.

He said the seating arrangement made it difficult for the presiding officers (speaker or deputy speaker) to recognise the contributions of newcomers.

Mr Godwin shared his experience at the unveiling of the First Session of the 10th National Assembly Deliberative Barometer and Policy Focus Productivity...