Women groups urge NASS to reconsider gender-related bills

Women groups, under the umbrella of Womenifesto, on Sunday, urgedthe National Assembly (NASS) to reconsider gender-related bills before it. The Co-convener of the groups, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, stated this during a virtual news conference in Abuja. “We call on the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives to call an urgent meeting. “We want urgent re-convening, reconsideration, and immediate passage of the five women/gender-related bills. “The passing of the Gender and Equal Opportunities (GEOB) Bill, currently before the senate. “Resuscitation and the passage of the bill on ‘Support…

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