The UN General Assembly reached a resolution in 2007, calling for the establishment of rights of every government to strengthen democracy. Nigeria as a member state, is obligated to meet the standards.
The ranking of Nigeria on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) is at its all time low. Participation, Rights and Inclusion (PRI) indicators tracks governance performance in 54 countries. The indicators take into account the inclusion of societies such as – women’s equality and the public perceptions as well as the barriers that keep women from leading.
One active way for Nigeria to improve on the IIAG ranking is through the Reserved Seats Bill. The National Assembly has the opportunity to address this gap and close it, while giving a clear path for women’s participation.
“I believe in my country, I actually believe that we just need a shift in the mindset of a critical base and things will re-align. Today, as I reflect about the democracy of our dear country, I really look to the National Assembly to vote unanimously for the passage of the Reserved Seats Bill.” Añuli Aniebo
HWH advocates in unison for the inclusion of PWDs, youths, women and minority groups to be included in governance structures.
We unite to support the advocacy of the bill as an important step to democratising our beloved motherland.
Join the activities pushing the advocacy.
Sign the petition https://www.change.org/ReservedSeatsBillAdvocacy2025
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Añuli Aniebo
Reference
PLAC https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Factsheet-on-Specific-Seats-Bill.pdf
Mo Ibrahim Foundation https://iiag.online/measures/pri.html