I represented HRM Oba Prof Saka Adelola Matemilola FNSE Otileta VII Olowu Oluyalo of Owu Kingdom Abeokuta at the Town hall meeting. Orunto Owu Kingdom Abeokuta learnt more about the proposed constitutional amendment to create 74 reserved legislative seats in the National Assembly and 3 seats in each State Assembly for women.Olowu thrown his weight behind the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to reserve legislative seats for women, stressing that the time has come for Nigeria to embrace more female participation in governance.
Though Orunto of Owu Kingdom, Chief Abiodun Lasile, the monarch said the Gender Bill is timely, as societal evolution demands inclusive leadership.
“If we go by our evolution, some tribes and religions do not push their women forward for leadership roles. That must change.”
The Town Hall meeting was to increase awareness of the proposed amendment prior to the Public Hearing on 
Constitutional Amendment coming up soon in Ogun State.
Constitutional Amendment coming up soon in Ogun State.Kudos to the League of Women Voters (Ogun Chapter) for leading this conversation
NILOWV, please keep spreading the word far and wide. Radio, TV, markets, mosques, churches, campuses, online, everywhere. Let’s help everyone understand that this is a win for Nigeria, not just for women.
