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Akpabio Reiterates for Greater Female Representation in Governance

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the importance of women’s representation and their crucial role in the development of the nation, stating that a lack of female participation in politics is a missed opportunity for progress.

The Senate President also acknowledged the crucial role women play in leadership and governance, describing them as “better managers” and strong decision-makers.

Akpabio made the remarks during an advocacy visit to his office by a group of women activists under the aegis of "Reserved seats for women bill" led by Osasu Igbinedion.

He lamented the challenges women face in political spaces, pointing out that women themselves often do not vote for female candidates, a barrier that needs to be addressed for greater female participation in political representation.

"We all came from women. Personally I am blessed with four beautiful daughters. The success of this bill will open the doors of greater political participation for our female children," he said, while advising the advocates to do more to win more converts for the bill to scale through.

In her speech, Mrs Igbinedion said, "We are here today to speak on behalf of millions of Nigerian women — farmers, entrepreneurs, market traders, doctors, teachers, and mothers — whose voices have for too long been underrepresented in the highest chambers of our democracy.

"The Reserved Seats for Women Bill offers us a rare opportunity to correct that historic imbalance to finally give women a seat at the table where national decisions are made.

"Nigeria currently ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s representation in parliament, with women occupying less than 5% of seats in the National Assembly. This is not just a gender issue —
it is a governance issue, a democracy issue, and a development issue.

"The evidence is clear: when women are involved in policymaking, we see stronger communities, more inclusive legislation, and better outcomes in health, education, and peace-building. Representation matters — not just symbolically, but substantively.

"This bill is not asking for charity; it is calling for justice. It is not about reducing the space for men; it is about expanding the possibilities for Nigeria. By creating reserved seats for women, we are
not limiting merit — we are correcting systemic exclusion.

"Mr. President, your endorsement of this bill will be a turning point. It will send a powerful message across Nigeria — that this Senate is ready to lead with integrity, to legislate with empathy, and to act with boldness in pursuit of equality," she said.

The Senate President and other Senators present were decorated with the "I reserved seats for women bill" badge.

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Ironic 🤔

With what Natasha use Akpabio eye see for this life, his libido would have reduced with like 80%.

Akpabio Nackson

Ok

that guy can lie ......

Akpabio, how far with Natasha..you don clear your name ni?? Our mind still dey the matter o, cos I'm convinced you did it. Akwa ibom people like puna final...e come be person wey get money and influence? Him go doam joor.

That man can yarn anyhow eh. 😂😂😂

Woman wrapper

Enhancement medicine 💊

This man and women sha..

Knackademus senate president I sight you

Natasha Waist.

https://nairaland.sitesunblocked.org/8438260/akpabio-emphasizes-commitment-enhancing-female

so that you can have more women to harass sexually.

Who asked you?

Lanruze:
With what Natasha use Akpabio eye see for this life, his libido would have reduced with like 80%.

Akpabio Nackson

Nigeria Senator of Women Portfolio...(NSWP)

Mayegunal:
There is need to enhance youth representation too...

Their eye is totally blind to that angle. Nigeria Senator and Puna are inseparability..

Mayegunal:
There is need to enhance youth representation too...

At 40 years old, was Akpabio not a youth when he was appoointed commissioner in 2002?

Who is stopping the youth from being represented at local, state and federal levels in both legislative and executive branches of government? Can it be anything else apart from their lazy, entitlement mindset

anonimi:
“The worst illiterate is the political illiterate, he doesn’t hear, doesn’t speak, nor participates in the political events.

He doesn’t know the cost of life, the price of the bean, of the fish, of the flour, of the rent, of the shoes and of the medicine, all depends on political decisions. The political illiterate is so stupid that he is proud and swells his chest saying that he hates politics.

The slowpoke doesn’t know that, from his political ignorance is born the prostitute, the abandoned child, and the worst thieves of all, the bad politician, corrupted and flunky of the national and multinational companies.”

― Bertolt Brecht

Make females too start from counselors!

Reserving political seats for women is discriminatory based on gender.
In addition, if extra seats are created this would increase the cost of governance.
The "Reserved Seats for Women Bill" should be thrown out.

So that you will have enough to fuc*k inside your office.

Make I laugh small abeg

Ireti Kingibe still dey get issue for senate, Natasha dey court with FG. Lmao emphasis in the mud.

Make Akpabio rest abeg

We know where he stands.

If i talk wetin i wan talk now, Unclespam bot will ban me

Ride On Senate Presidick! More grease to your loins

Such a kind man. With all the bad behaviour Natasha and Oby exhibited.

Smokescreen

Mayegunal:
There is need to enhance youth representation too...

Which youth? Una youths will do worse than the so called old men.

Lanruze:
With what Natasha use Akpabio eye see for this life, his libido would have reduced with like 80%.

Akpabio Nackson

How can a dog eater lose his libido ?

olax02:
Their eye is totally blind to that angle. Nigeria Senator and Puna are inseparability..

You people and complain are like 5 & 6. IS there anyway to please jokers like you. You lots are the greatest enemy of women. Na you nor dey pursue woman abi, hypocrite.

ok