Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- Women and youth leaders of Nigeria's registered political parties have renewed calls for the immediate passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly.

Speaking at a joint press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Forum of National Women Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Youth Leaders of Political Parties, described the bill as a national imperative aimed at correcting long-standing gender imbalances and ensuring that women can express strong support for the proposed constitutional amendment.

Speaking at the event, the President of the Forum, Amina Bryhm, said the bill is not just legislation but a rallying point for justice, democra...