NAWOJ, PLAN INTERNATIONAL BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has commenced implementation activities under its strategic partnership with Plan International Nigeria following the successful signing of a collaboration agreement between both organizations last year.

The partnership, aimed at strengthening advocacy, community engagement, and communication on issues affecting women, girls, and vulnerable groups, has now entered the implementation stage, with onboarding and stakeholder engagement activities already underway in selected states.

Under the collaboration, Plan International Nigeria, through its ASPIRE Project, concluded the engagement of 12 Women Rights Organizations (WROs), comprising seven in Bauchi State and five in Sokoto State.

To formally kick-start activities, onboarding programmes were held in both states with active participation from NAWOJ representatives.

At the Sokoto centre, NAWOJ was represented by Rabi Muhammed Gwadabawa alongside Aisha Madawaki.

Similarly, at the Bauchi centre, Hauwa Idris Shall and Rashida Yusuf represented the Association.

The onboarding engagements were designed to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, foster effective communication strategies, and deepen partnerships with Women Rights Organizations toward achieving the objectives of the project.

NAWOJ leadership described the collaboration as a significant milestone in strengthening partnerships between media professionals and development organizations in advancing gender inclusion, advocacy, and sustainable community development.

The Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that amplify the voices of women and vulnerable groups while promoting impactful journalism and positive social transformation across Niger