The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has reiterated his commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusion in politics and governance of Nigeria, noting that they are critical and indispensable stakeholders in the society.

Precious Ibe March 8, 2026

Women’s Day: Speaker Abbas reiterates commitment to gender equality, inclusion

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has reiterated his commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusion in politics and governance of Nigeria, noting that they are critical and indispensable stakeholders in the society.

Speaker Abbas, in his congratulatory message on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday, stressed the need to prioritise women counterparts in home and nation-building. He noted that women have broken academic, political, economic, and professional records, achieving great feats in all human endeavours.

While calling for unanimous support for the Reserved Seats Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, the Speaker stressed the importance of gender balance, equality, and inclusion in the management of the country’s affairs.

Speaker Abbas wishes Nigerian women happy celebrations.