Nigeria Seeks Stronger Patnerships At African Women Conference

Nigeria has called for stronger Pan-African partnerships, exchange of proven practices and greater alignment between continental commitments, national policies, and grassroots implementation.

The minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imam Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated this at the ongoing 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) in Accra, Ghana.

She said Nigeria made a significant milestone with the endorsement the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 28th October, 2026, of three important national instruments: the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children; the

National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management, 2026–2030, and the National Care Policy and Implementation Plan, 2026–2030.

Dr Jumai Ahmadu, convener, Africa Women Conference (AWC), in her welcome address, said the theme of the 10th anniversary is “A Decade of Impact: From Commitments to Action – Advancing Justice, Economic Power and Leadership for African Women and Girls”.

She said the purpose of the conference is to bring together women leaders, policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, academics, civil society organisations, traditional institutions and young people to develop practical solutions for the advancement of African women and girls.

Dr. Jumai Ahmadu said AWC has consistently provided a platform for their voices to be heard, their experiences to shape policy conversations, their enterprises to gain visibility and their leadership potential to be strengthened.

Speakers at the 2-day event include

Princess Hauwa Tanimu Aduda, CEO of Phinada Group of Companies and Founder of PHPA Grassroot Girls STEM Alliance, who is Chairperson of the AWC 10th Anniversary Edition.

Others are Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole, President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa, Ambassador Jacquelin Mohair from Atlanta, Dr. Cecilia Idika-Kalu, a Global Security and Gender Scholar.

Lady Rev. Baabah Djirackor, a Political Scientist, Founder and Senior Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise Chapel International, Vice President of the Western Region Apostolic Revival Network, and President of Citywide Women Conference.

A Conference Sub-theme Paper will be delivered by

Her Highness Hajiya Hawa Kulu Ibrahim, wife of His Royal Majesty Alhaji (Dr.) Adamu Baba Yunusa,

Ona of Abaji and Chairman, FCT Council of Chiefs.