The Nigerian Senate have moved the motion to amend the Labour Act CAP L1 LFN 2004 by removing the provisions that restrict employment opportunities for Women.

Some of the restrictions include inability of Women to work at Night, give birth within a given time, work in certain organizations and so many others.

The Bill to amend the Labour Act by removing the provisions that restrict employment opportunities for Women is passed for second reading.

Sen. Tinubu speaking on the bill said the restrictions are discriminatory and infringe on the rights of Women.

Chief Whip Sen Olusola Adeyeye supported the bill saying that the bill will give women the opportunity to participate actively in the working environment.

Senator Binta Masi Garba said that in certain organizations Women are not allowed to give birth until after 5yrs which is not fair and calls on her colleagues to support the bill.

Sen Marafa Kabir supported the bill

“I support the women in everything,but am sure the people that enacted this bill we are about to amend were born by Women

He further asked his colleagues to also consider the logistics as there are many things women are good in but men are not and vice versa

Senator Omo Agege said the bill will remove all prohibition that prevents Women from exercising there rights as enshrined in the constitution ”

The Senate President Bukola Saraki supported the bill. He said “This is a gender friendly Senate and we must ensure that the rights of Women are upheld”

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Lalasticlala mynd44 Dominique

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where is the job sef.............. no job yet you they remove barriers