Advocacy Townhall in Lokoja Advances Demand for Special Seats for Women

In Lokoja, voices were raised—not in protest, but with purpose.

FIDA Nigeria, in partnership with FOMWAN, convened a one-day advocacy townhall that brought together women’s groups, civil society organizations, political parties, artisans, market women, and persons with disabilities. These participants were not passive observers—they were active contributors to a growing national dialogue on inclusive governance.

The focus of the engagement was the development of a community-informed memorandum calling for the allocation of special seats for women in Nigeria’s parliament. Grounded in lived experiences and shared realities, the discussions reflected a collective understanding: inclusion must be deliberate, and it must be reflected in the constitution.

Supported by UN Women and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) of the UK Government, the townhall reinforced the importance of grassroots engagement in shaping national policy priorities.

FIDA Nigeria remains committed to advancing legal and policy frameworks that promote equitable representation and meaningful participation in governance.

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