Promoting Women’s Political Inclusion: PLAC Productions

In Nigeria, the struggle for women’s inclusion in governance has been a persistent one with little progress and significant setbacks. Cultural norms, patriarchal systems, and socio-economic barriers have collectively hindered women’s participation in politics. Despite constituting nearly half the population in Nigeria, women’s participation in politics remains disproportionately low.

To address these gaps, there have been various legislative initiatives such as the Bill to create additional seats for women (Special Seats Bill) in the legislature which is a Temporary Special Measure (TSM) and Constitution Alteration Bill before the 10^th National Assembly targeted at promoting women’s representation in elective office.

In celebration of Women’s Month, PLAC revisits some of its productions advocating for improved women’s representation in the Nigerian National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.

See the Productions below:

Research and Publications

1. Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria: Why Progress is Slow and what can be done to Fast-track it: https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Women-Political-Representation.pdf
2. Legislative Bills on Improved Women’s Representation and Issues: A Review – https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Legislative-Bills-on-Improved-Womens-Representation-and-Issues-A-Review-1.pdf
3. Legislative  Proposals on Affirmative Action for Women – https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Legislative-Proposals-on-Affirmative-Action-for-Women.pdf
4. Policy Brief on Improving Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria  – https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PLAC-Policy-Brief-on-Women-Represenation-in-Elections.pdf

Factsheets and Analyses

1. Bill Analysis on a Constitution Alteration Bill to Provide Special Seats for Women in the National and State Houses of Assembly (HB 1349 – 10th NASS)  https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/A-Bill-Analysis-on-a-Constitution-Alteration-Bill-to-provide-Special-Seats-for-women-in-the-National-and-State-Houses-of-Assembly-HB-1349.pdf
2. Percentage of Women in Parliaments in Sub-Saharan Africa (September 2024): https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nigeria-Ranks-Very-Low-on-the-Number-of-Women-in-African-Parliaments.pdf
3. Citizens Perception of 9th National Assembly on Women Issues: https://placng.org/i/citizens-perception-of-9th-national-assembly-on-women-issues/
4. Factsheet & Call to Action on the 9th NASS Special Seats Bill: https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Factsheet-on-Specific-Seats-Bill.pdf
5. Analysis of the 9th NASS Special Seats Bill: https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Special-Seats-for-Women-in-the-Nigerian-Legislature.pdf

Videos

1. Balance the Scale: A video message on the use of temporary special measures to improve women’s political representation in Nigeria –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mqKhFiz1oE
2. UnderRepresented: A Documentary on Women’s Political Representation in Nigeria – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6YT6KDT_SA
3. Interview with Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha on Additional Seats for Women in the National and State Houses of Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbI1EmwU0fs 
4. BILL IN BRIEF: Special Seats for Women in the Nigerian Legislature (9th NASS version) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTzx7tX8Ye4&list=PLFwQ7a1Jw16xIDByN85dnM1RtHSDACxbl&index=14
5. BILL IN BRIEF: Identification of Women as Indigenes of a State by Marriage When Running for Office (9th NASS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWlXSyI2xY0

Podcasts & Audios

1. A Conversation on Women Political Inclusion by PLAC 2024 Legislative Interns: https://placng.org/i/a-conversation-on-women-political-inclusion/
2. Challenges to Improved Women Representation Post 2023 General Election: A conversation with Dr. Abiola Akiyode, Human/Women’s Rights Activist: https://placng.org/i/challenges-to-improve-women-representation-post-2023-general-election/
3. Promoting Peace and Security through Women’s Leadership and Political Participation: A conversation with Ogechi Ogu, Security and Justice Sector Expert: https://placng.org/i/promoting-peace-and-security-through-womens-leadership-and-political-participations/
4.  Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Hausa jingle): https://placng.org/i/women-representation-in-politics-hausa/
5. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Igbo jingle): https://placng.org/i/women-representation-in-politics-igbo/
6. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Pidgin jingle): https://placng.org/i/women-representation-in-politics-pidgin/
7. Call to Action: Support Women’s Representation in Politics (Yoruba jingle): https://placng.org/i/women-representation-in-politics-yoruba/