Constitution review: Reps’ strategic push for women inclusion in governance

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

After the rejection of five gender bills in the 9th Assembly, the 10th House of Representatives is intensifying efforts to mainstream gender issues into the ongoing constitution review exercise.

At the inception of the 10th assembly, the House leadership said the parliament will revisit the bills.  The speaker, Abbas Tajudeen and the deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, at…

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