Nigeria, April 23 -- The House of Representatives has called on its members to prioritise the Special Seats for Women Bill, warning that further delay could undermine efforts to improve gender representation in Nigeria's political system.

The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Jesse Onuakalusi (ADC, Lagos) during Thursday's plenary.

The proposed legislation is one of 44 Constitution Alteration Bills earlier scheduled for voting in 2025 but yet to be concluded by the National Assembly, reflecting a broader slowdown in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.

Leading the debate, Mr Onuakalusi said the bill is designed to introduce constitutionally backed affirmative action by creating a...