Nigeria First Lady Attends Parliament To Support Pro-Women Bills
Aisha Buhari, wife of the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari was a guest of Nigeria's Parliament, the House of People's Representatives on Wednesday, February 23.
The green chamber of the bi-cameral legislature was due to receive reports on bills seeking to amend portions of the 1996 Constitution. The vote on same are scheduled for next Wednesday and Thursday, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila announced.
"Ahead of the presentation of the reports, the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, visited lawmakers on Wednesday and was admitted into the chamber to observe proceedings," the HoPR tweeted.
According to reports the Wife of The President had visited to canvass support for at least three of the over 60 bills, which dealt with issues relating to women, especially participation in politics, appointments, gender balancing and gender-based violence.
The respective bills are:
1 - Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Special Seat for Women in the National and State Houses of Assembly; and for Related Matters.
2 - Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Affirmative Action for Women in Political Party Administration; and for Related Matters and
3- Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide Reserved Quota for Women; and for Related Matters.
Mrs Buhari visited in company with some female ministers.
Speaker Gbajabiamila commended the first lady for using the weight of her office to support many causes in the country, especially for the wellbeing of women and other groups.
Mrs Buhari, after observing the proceedings, was given permission by the House to take a bow, approach the Speaker's Chair to greet him, before being led out of the chamber by the Chief Whip, Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno.
Constitution review:
House receives reports on 68 amendment bills, set to begin voting on March 2, as Aisha Buhari visits to canvass support for women
The House of Representatives on Wednesday admitted reports on 68 bills seeking to further amend the 1999 Constitution. pic.twitter.com/BZtnndXHlP
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