The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution had announced plans to hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, “Art for Governance” in March.
Benjamin Kalu, deputy Speaker and chairman of Constitution Review Committee, disclosed this in Abuja, when he received a delegation from Albright Stonebridge Group who paid him a courtesy visit in his office, according to a statement signed by Udora Orizu, his special assistant on press affairs.
Addressing the delegation, Kalu explained that the initiative seeks to reserve seats for women in the Nigerian National and State Houses of Assembly.
According to him, the exhibition which will be held at National Assembly library also seeks to creatively engage stakeholders, foster public discourse, and catalyse action on gender inclusion in governance, through the power of art.
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The Deputy Speaker said while the participation of women in Nigeria’s political sphere has gradually increased over the years, it is still far from optimal.
Kalu also informed the delegation that the Constitution Review Committee also intend to hold 12 Regional and National Public Hearings, seeking their collaboration in optimising advocacy to understand the cultural inhibitions that impede women participation in governance.
This, the Deputy Speaker said will help to advance deeper penetration and understanding of what the bills are for, prior to parliamentary votes.
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