Nigeria, July 23 -- A professor of mass communication at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, has called for the adoption of a 30 per cent electoral gender quota at all levels of public office, party structures and government appointments.

Mrs Ogwezzy-Ndisika made the call during a colloquium titled "Female Representation in Nigeria's Public Administration: Prospects and Challenges" on Tuesday at UNILAG, Lagos.

By increasing the number of women in public service, the professor believes that decision-making processes can be more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all citizens.

The event was organised in honour of Maryam Quadri, the first female professor and acting head of political science at UNILAG's facult...