Kafilat Ogbara
Kafilat Ogbara is a prominent Nigerian politician serving as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development. She is known for her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality within the Nigerian legislative framework. Recently, she defended the Nigerian Senate's decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, clarifying that the suspension was due to gross misconduct rather than allegations of sexual harassment. Ogbara emphasized the importance of impartial investigations and the need to uphold fairness and justice in the legislative process, reflecting her commitment to integrity and accountability in governance.
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Represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, the First Lady commended the 10th House of Representatives for pushing the reservation of special seats for women.
Tinubu Backs Special Seats in Parlia
Nigeria· 2025-07-09
Kafilat Ogbara is sponsoring a bill to mandate a minimum 15% enlistment quota for women in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Bill seeking 15% women enlistment in Army advancesNigeria· 2025-05-29Kafilat Ogbara called for the constitution of an all-inclusive ad hoc committee to monitor the implementation of the Presidential Initiative on CNG.
Reps decry absence of CNG centres in N’East, N’West zonesNigeria· 2025-05-08
Kafilat Ogbara stated that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for gross misconduct and repeated violations of legislative rules.
Natasha urges police to restore security as gunmen raid homeNigeria· 2025-04-18
The Reserved Seats for Women in National and State Assemblies Bill, 2025, was sponsored by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara.
60-year age limit bill for presidential, gov candidates passes second readingNigeria· 2025-03-27
Kafilat Ogbara, Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs, dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event.
Embattled Natasha files fresh suit as Senate backs AkpabioNigeria· 2025-03-14
Kafilat Ogbara dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan regarding her suspension.
Natasha suspended for misconduct, not harassment claim, Senate replies IPUNigeria· 2025-03-13