The Igbonla, Irepodun local Government Area of Kwara State born Barr. Titilope Anifowoshe has been appointed as the Kwara State Coordinator for the Reserved Seat for Women Campaign.
The appointment, conveyed in an official letter signed by the convener of the campaign, Chief (Mrs.) Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, acknowledges Anifowoshe’s outstanding leadership and commitment to gender inclusion. According to the letter, her role will be pivotal in galvanising grassroots and elite support across Kwara State as Nigeria advances towards a critical constitutional amendment aimed at addressing the historical underrepresentation of women in politics.
The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign seeks to build national consensus around a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution, which will create special seats exclusively for women in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly. The proposed amendment includes the creation of 37 additional seats in the House of Representatives; one per state and the FCT; reserved solely for women, as well as proportional representation in the Senate and state legislatures. These seats are proposed as a temporary affirmative measure, to be reviewed after four electoral cycles, in line with global best practices.
Anifowoshe’s appointment comes after of a high-level stakeholders’ roundtable scheduled on August 4, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where lawmakers, civil society actors, party leaders, and development partners will deliberate on the Reserved Seats Bill in preparation for its presentation at the National Assembly.
In her acceptance remarks, Barr. Anifowoshe reaffirmed her commitment to the ideals of inclusive governance, stating: “This is not just about women, it is about building a Nigeria where everyone, regardless of gender, has a voice at the table of power. Kwara State will not be left behind in this journey toward equity.”
The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign aligns with Nigeria’s obligations under theNigeria’s obligations under the National Gender Policy, the African Union Protocol on Women’s Rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5 on gender equality.
Barr. Anifowoshe brings to the role a rich background in legal advocacy, non-profit leadership, and youth mobilisation. Her appointment is widely seen as a strategic step towards building strong subnational support for the landmark constitutional reform.
