The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, has called for legislative support for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB 1349) to increase female political representation in Nigeria.
The association made the call during an advocacy visit to the Member representing Surulere 1 Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Fuad Laguda, at his constituency office in Surulere, Lagos.
The visit also focused on strengthening women’s and youths’ socio-economic and political empowerment, promoting sustainable community development and establishing a strategic partnership between NAWOJ Lagos and the lawmaker.
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Leading the delegation, NAWOJ Lagos Chairperson, Jumoke Falayi-Johnson, commended Laguda for his representation of the constituency and called for collaboration to advance initiatives benefiting women, children, youths and rural communities.
Beneficial Partnership
She said the association was interested in building a mutually beneficial partnership to promote good governance and contribute to socio-economic development.
A major highlight of the meeting was NAWOJ’s appeal to Laguda to support the Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB 1349), which seeks to promote inclusive governance and increase women’s representation in the National Assembly.
Responding, Laguda welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the contributions of women journalists to national development through responsible journalism, advocacy and social impact.
He expressed readiness to partner with NAWOJ Lagos to expand empowerment opportunities for women and youths in Surulere Federal Constituency and beyond.
The lawmaker also highlighted some of his legislative and constituency initiatives, including efforts towards establishing a National Polytechnics Commission.
He said he runs vocational training camps for youths in Surulere and supports vulnerable groups through the Magdalene and Maravi Foundation, as well as the Patriotic Association of Surulere.
The visit ended with both parties pledging to sustain their partnership in promoting community development, youth capacity building and gender-inclusive governance in Lagos State and Nigeria.
