Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche highlights that Nigerian democracy is incomplete without significant female representation, noting women occupy less than 5% of legislative seats despite making up half the population.

The article advocates for the Reserved Seats Bill to ensure structural and intentional inclusion of women in political leadership, addressing barriers like harassment, unequal funding, and party exclusion.

It stresses that inclusive governance benefits the entire nation with more compassionate, effective policies and inspires future generations of girls to envision themselves as leaders.

The call to action urges Nigerian lawmakers and party leaders to champion gender inclusivity and for women to assert their rightful place in democracy, emphasizing democracy’s promise remains unfulfilled without female leadership.