A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, Hon. Tolu Bankole, has thrown his weight behind the proposed Reserved Seats Bill for Women in the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to ensure its speedy passage while extending the same affirmative action to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Describing the bill as “timely and reflective of the nation’s readiness,” Bankole praised Nigerian women as “the engine room of development,” stressing that their inclusion in governance would strengthen democracy and drive national growth.
“Women are the backbone of every successful household and, by extension, of organisations and nations. Their inclusion in political leadership will enrich decision-making, drive innovation, and strengthen our democracy,” he said.
Bankole underscored the need to recognise the rights and potential of PWDs in the political space, calling for their inclusion in the proposed legislation. “Affirmative action for PWDs is not just an act of compassion but a national imperative to harness the skills and insights of millions of Nigerians who face systemic barriers,” he added.
Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, Bankole said recent macroeconomic indicators show that “Tinubunomics is working,” citing the 4.23 percent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025—the fastest in four years—alongside a steady drop in inflation to 20.12 percent in August and a rise in external reserves to $42.03 billion.
The APC chieftain congratulated Nigerians ahead of the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, describing the bill—particularly with PWD inclusion—as a vital step toward equity, representation, and national renewal.
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