Ibadan — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s full support for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign, reaffirming his commitment to increasing women’s participation in politics and governance.
The governor made the pledge on Tuesday while receiving a delegation led by his wife, Mrs Ominini Makinde, who is championing the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, alongside Founder of the TOS Foundation and leader of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition, Mrs Osasu Ogwuche.
The delegation visited the Government House, Ibadan, to seek the state government’s backing for the bill, which advocates for enhanced representation of women in political offices across the country.
Speaking during the meeting, Makinde said his administration remains committed to ensuring the inclusion of women at all levels of governance, stressing that such inclusion is based on merit and the critical role women play in development.
According to the governor, supporting women in leadership is not a token gesture but a deliberate policy to strengthen governance and promote sustainable development in Oyo State.
Makinde added that the state government would continue to pursue people-centred policies that promote gender equality and provide equal opportunities for all citizens.
Members of the delegation commended the governor for his stance, describing his support as a major boost to ongoing efforts to secure broader acceptance of the bill nationwide.
The Reserved Seats for Women Bill seeks to guarantee designated legislative positions for women as a way of addressing gender imbalance in political representation in Nigeria.
