A CALL FOR INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE AND THE PASSAGE OF THE SPECIAL SEATA BILL AT GOBAL TV MORNING HOURS IN 1ST MAY,2026.
On the morning of May 1, 2026, during a live interview on Global Morning, a flagship programme of Global TV Abuja, the National President of the National Council for Women’s Societies (NCWS Nigeria), Princess Edna DD Azura (Kwatam Mutaku), delivered a heartfelt yet resolute message calling for urgent national support toward the advancement of women in governance through the passage of the Special Seats Bill.
Speaking with the grace of a mother and the authority of a national leader, Princess Azura described the current state of women’s political representation in Nigeria as deeply concerning and unsustainable. She emphasized that while women continue to play critical roles as voters, caregivers, and nation-builders, their voices remain largely absent in legislative chambers and key decision-making spaces. This imbalance, she noted, does not reflect the strength, contribution, or population of Nigerian women.
At the center of her message was the Special Seats Bill—a proposed constitutional mechanism designed to correct this imbalance by creating reserved legislative seats for women at the federal, state, and local government levels. She explained that the bill is not about privilege, but about fairness and justice—an intentional step to ensure that women are not left behind in shaping the policies that affect their lives, families, and communities. In her words, a nation cannot truly progress when the very individuals who nurture it are excluded from guiding its direction.
Referencing the broader theme of inclusive governance discussed during the programme, Princess Azura drew attention to the need for accountability and equity across all sectors of national life. She aligned the call for women’s inclusion with ongoing national conversations around justice and responsible leadership, noting that exclusion in any form weakens the fabric of democracy.
With a tone both nurturing and firm, she called on all Nigerians—government leaders, lawmakers, civil society, and citizens—to rise in collective responsibility. She urged the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders to prioritize the passage of the Special Seats Bill, stressing that it represents hope for the girl child, dignity for women, and a stronger future for the nation.
In her closing remarks, Princess Azura extended a unifying appeal:
“As we build the Nigeria we desire, we must remember that the strength of any nation lies in how well it carries all its people along. Our daughters are watching, our mothers are hoping, and our future is calling. Let us stand together to support this movement, because when women are given a seat at the table, the entire nation rises.”
Her appearance on Global TV Abuja marks another significant step in NCWS Nigeria’s sustained advocacy one that continues to echo across platforms, urging the nation toward equity, justice, and inclusive leadership.
Princess Edna D. D. Azura (Kwatam Mutaku),
National President,
National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Nigeria.
