Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support the passage of the Women's Reserved Seats Bill, which seeks to increase women's representation in Nigeria's legislative institutions.

Mr Tinubu made the commitment on Wednesday during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the 2027 general election.

"You women are the greatest mobilisers, and I assure you of a sponsorship of the Women Reserve Seat Bill," the president said.

"Go and work for it; it will come to fruition to increase the number of women's representation at both the National Assembly and subnational level. I assure you that."

The pledge comes amid concerns over delays in passi...