Oyo Champions Women’s Political Inclusion: Stakeholders Rally for Reserved Seats Bill

In Oyo State, the push for inclusive governance continues to grow. Through a series of town hall meetings in Ibadan, Iseyin, and across the three senatorial districts, stakeholders rallied behind the Reserved Seats Bill for Women as a strategic step toward gender-balanced representation.

Participants, including traditional rulers, legislators, women and youth leaders, persons with disabilities, and community advocates, shared vital insights. From calls for safer political spaces and inclusive civic education to the need for better data and legal reforms, discussions shaped memoranda submitted to the Constitutional Reform Committee.

In Ibadan, Honorable Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide and Honorable Olubisi Oluranti Michael joined others in calling for bold action to strengthen women’s political participation.

These conversations are not just about policy they are about building a democracy that reflects all voices.

This initiative was convened by FIDA Nigeria in partnership with FOMWAN, with support from UN Women.