FIDA Nigeria Rallies Edo Communities in Support of Reserved Seats for Women

As part of efforts to promote inclusive governance and strengthen women’s political participation, FIDA Nigeria held a series of town hall meetings across Edo State to amplify support for the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with FOMWAN and with support from UN Women.

The state-level town hall in Benin City brought together over 60 stakeholders including women leaders, traditional rulers, political party representatives, civil society actors, He4She advocates and media professionals to examine barriers to women’s political participation and discuss the Reserved Seats Bill as a solution to bridging the gender gap.

Follow-up town halls in Edo South, Central and North extended the conversation to the grassroots, engaging local officials, religious leaders, youth groups and male allies. These sessions helped mobilize widespread community support for the bill.

The resounding message: inclusive leadership is key to national development. Women deserve equal seats and voices at the decision-making table.

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