By Sharon Akuboh
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, led by Honorable Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Friday, December 14th 2024, expressed gratitude to Nigerian women for their support since she assumed office. This appreciation was conveyed during a high-level event tagged “Collaborative Pathways to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Roadmap.”
At the event, Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim showcased her humility and willingness to learn from and work with women’s groups, as well as past Women Affairs Ministers. Her primary goal was to achieve more for women, girls, and men in the country.
The event also featured a presentation by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, which highlighted harmful cultural practices to women and girls. The presentation offered solutions to eliminate these practices and promoted unity among women to achieve their goals.
The Honourable Minister for Women Affairs, also emphasized the need for more attention on vulnerable children to protect them from SGBV.
The Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Bassey Ita Ikpang, reaffirmed NAWOJ’s commitment to collaborating with other women’s groups to amplify their voices and promote issues as it affects women and girls. Mrs Ikpang appreciated the Minister Women Affairs for the opportunity and presented the newly elected Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike.
NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, had made history by becoming the first female chairman of the council after 43 years, breaking the long-standing male dominance in the position.
Chairman NUJ Abuja Council, Comrade Grace Ike emphasized the significance of unity among women, encouraging them to be resolute in their beliefs and diligent in pursuing their objectives. She stressed that power is not effortlessly bestowed but rather seized, urging women to reject the notion of female limitations and strive to attain their goals, no matter how unattainable they may seem, she said you must grab the Office.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Amb. Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, also commended Nigerian women for their support and advised them to unite and work together to achieve their objectives. This was contained in a Statement issued by Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, Chairperson, NAWOJ FCT Chapter.
