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flag INEC chair says legal affirmative action is key to boosting women's legislative representation in Nigeria.

flag INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated that legal affirmative action is the most effective way to increase women's representation in Nigeria's legislature, emphasizing INEC's commitment to inclusivity. flag He noted that 55% of INEC's top departments are led by women and highlighted the commission's gender policy and dedicated department for gender and inclusivity. flag Yakubu urged political parties to improve women's participation in leadership and stressed that constitutional and electoral law reforms are essential to achieve lasting change, commending the Women's Collective Forum for its advocacy.

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