The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on its members residing in Abuja to participate actively in the Nigeria Women Solidarity March in support of the Special Seats Bill (HB1349).
The march is scheduled to take place on Monday, 16 February 2026, at 7:30 am at the National Assembly, Abuja.
According to NAWOJ, the march is not symbolic but a strong democratic demand aimed at addressing the persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s legislative chambers.
The association emphasized that Nigeria ranks among the lowest countries in Africa in terms of women’s political representation, describing the situation as unacceptable in a modern democracy.
NAWOJ described the Special Seats Bill as a constitutional and corrective mechanism designed to tackle systemic barriers that have historically excluded women from political power.
The association insists that the bill represents a necessary intervention to promote inclusion and equity in governance.
The group sent a direct message to Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives, urging them to rise above partisan interests and pass the bill without delay or dilution. NAWOJ warned that opposing the bill would amount to a vote against equity, inclusive democracy, and structural justice.
Reaffirming its commitment as the umbrella body for women journalists in Nigeria, NAWOJ pledged to continue amplifying women’s voices and holding leaders accountable.
The association urged its Abuja members to stand boldly in solidarity, emphasizing that the march will be peaceful, lawful, and a powerful demonstration that Nigerian women are united and determined to be heard.
