‎NAWOJ Partners with ActionAid, Global Affairs Canada, to  Women’s Voice,  Leadership in Nigeria

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‎NAWOJ Partners with ActionAid, Global Affairs Canada, to Women’s Voice, Leadership in Nigeria  

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‎The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) National Chairperson, Aisha Ibrahim, has joined ActionAid, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and other women’s organizations in launching the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) project. The project, themed "Consolidating Gains and Strategic Partnerships for Sustained Impact," aims to empower Nigerian women’s rights organizations through funding and support.

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‎Global Affairs Canada has signed a landmark agreement with ActionAid Nigeria, committing to donate $15 million Canadian dollars over the next five years to promote the rights and safety of women and girls in Nigeria. Niri Goyit, Project Manager of Women Voices and Leadership, expressed gratitude to the Federal and State Governments for their attention to women’s issues, emphasizing that the journey to gender equality begins in local communities.

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‎The Deputy Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Hajiya Suwaiba Dankabo, highlighted the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in Nigeria, stressing the need for inclusivity, particularly for women living with disabilities, sex workers, marginalized women, and children. She emphasized that organizations seeking grants must prioritize these groups to ensure equitable distribution of resources.

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‎A statement signed by the Vice chairperson NAWOJ FCT Bolanle Okpevo indicates that the Agile Project Team was inaugurated to deliver the RWVL project over the next five years, ensuring effective implementation and impact. The representative of the Canadian High Commissioner reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to women’s rights, deepening partnerships across the continent to promote peace, security, human rights, and accountability.

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‎The representative commended the media for its role in highlighting critical issues, emphasizing that women and girls must have access to education, healthcare, justice, and equal opportunities. He concluded with a powerful message: "When women lead, Nigeria thrives. When Nigeria thrives, we all rise."

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‎The launch event drew key stakeholders, including the FCT NAWOJ Chairperson, Bassey Ita Ikpang, representatives from the ECOWAS, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, UN Women Nigeria, and traditional institutions, among others.

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‎*Dr. Rebecca Bolanle Ukpevo*

‎*Vice Chairperson, NAWOJ FCT Chapter*