Mrs. Mercy Akpama, representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, recently led a female legislators outreach to boost women’s involvement in politics. Organized by NILDS in partnership with UN-WOMEN and the Government of Canada, this event focused on empowering women to take on leadership roles, highlighting their critical impact … Read more
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State reaffirmed his commitment to empowering girls, emphasizing that when girls are given the tools they need to succeed, the ripple effect benefits all of society. Speaking during the International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Yola, Fintiri—represented by Dr. Umar Garba Pella, the Commissioner of Education and … Read more
During a program held in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and UN Women, Hon. Fakunle-Okieimen emphasized the need for increased political involvement from women. She called out the alarming gender imbalance that currently exists in the Nigerian political landscape. She urged constituents to actively support female participation in governance, … Read more
The Federal Government has expressed strong support for the World Bank’s contributions to women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria. The World Bank’s women Empowerment program had a huge promise in supporting women empowerment programs. During the Gender Innovations in Economic Planning event, held as part of the 2024 Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on … Read more
Moniepoint, in collaboration with ACIOE Associates and Tech4Dev, recently organized a two-day workshop in Abuja, equipping over 100 women entrepreneurs and People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) with essential financial skills. With this Moniepoint paves the way for financial empowerment initiatives in . The program emphasized practical learning in areas such as financial planning, budgeting, and … Read more
The Gender and Inclusion Summit 2024 (GS24), held in Abuja, saw a boost in women empowerment efforts, led by Eden Venture Group, a member of the WEE Policy Catalyst Fund cohort. The group, under the #WEEliftNaija initiative, partnered with Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) to discuss strategies aimed at improving the economic and social participation of … Read more
Kennedy-Ohanenye, represented by Mr. Adamu Web, Director of Gender Affairs, stressed the significance of the new policy aimed at fostering equality between genders in workplaces across Nigeria. She highlighted this policy as a major stride in advancing gender balance and promoting social inclusion within employment spaces. Safer Work Environments Through Collaboration The minister noted that … Read more
