From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
Her Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) Amina Umar Namadi, Uwar Marayu, Garkuwar Matan Africa, and Wife of the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, has called for sustained collective action toward the passage of the Reserved Seat for Women Bill, describing it as a vital step toward inclusive governance and national development.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Hajiya Aisha Ilyasu Surko and made it available to news men in Dutse.
She made this call while addressing participants at the North West Sensitisation Programme on Advocacy for the Passage of the Reserved Seat for Women Bill, held in Kaduna State. The programme brought together political leaders, women advocates, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the North West region to mobilise support for constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening women’s representation in leadership and decision-making.
In her address, Her Excellency acknowledged the presence of the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, the First Lady of Kaduna State, Her Excellency Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, the Deputy Governor, Hajiya Sabuwa, the APC National Women Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, the Majority Leader, Hon. Munira Sule Tanimu, and the National Coordinator, North West, Ambassador Aisha Abdulkadir, commending their dedication to promoting women-centred governance.
Speaking with conviction, Ambassador (Dr.) Amina Umar Namadi emphasised that the Reserved Seat for Women Bill represents more than a legislative proposal, noting that it reflects the collective aspirations of Nigerian women for equity, inclusion, and meaningful participation in governance. She stressed that women’s voices must not only be heard but must also be positioned to influence policies that shape communities and the nation at large.
She further highlighted the importance of solidarity among women across the region, pointing out that the strong participation of women representatives from Jigawa State at the programme underscores the state’s commitment to advancing women’s political inclusion and leadership development.
Calling on participants to extend advocacy beyond the programme, Her Excellency urged women leaders and stakeholders to mobilise their networks, engage grassroots communities, and sustain momentum in support of the bill. According to her, progress can only be achieved through unity, resilience, and collective responsibility.
In her concluding remarks, Her Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) Amina Umar Namadi, Uwar Marayu, Garkuwar Matan Africa, expressed deep appreciation to the organisers and participants for their unwavering dedication to the cause of women’s inclusion. She reaffirmed her confidence that with sustained advocacy and collaboration, Nigeria can build a more inclusive future—one in which women are not merely participants in governance but leaders shaping societal transformation.
The programme, themed “North West Women Rising: Advocating for Our Constitutional Space in Leadership,” marks another significant milestone in the ongoing effort to secure constitutional backing for women’s representation, with growing optimism that coordinated regional advocacy will translate into positive legislative outcomes.
