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Summary
The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and Senate Committee Chair, Senator Ireti Kingibe, have held a strategic meeting to enhance collaboration on policies promoting women's empowerment and family welfare, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive development.
In a pivotal meeting aimed at advancing gender equality and inclusive development, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, engaged with Senator Ireti Kingibe, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs. The high-level discussion, held on Dec. 17, 2024, focused on addressing critical challenges and enhancing collaborative efforts to empower women, children, and families across Nigeria.
The talks centered on strengthening the implementation of policies and initiatives designed to improve the socio-economic status of women while fostering sustainable progress. Both leaders emphasized the importance of targeted investments in key areas to drive long-term development and ensure inclusivity in governance.
Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim reiterated the ministry’s commitment to forming strategic alliances that enable effective execution of its mandate, particularly in supporting vulnerable groups and promoting gender-responsive policies. Senator Kingibe reaffirmed the Senate’s dedication to enacting legislation that aligns with these goals, noting that coordinated efforts between the executive and legislative arms are essential for achieving meaningful change.
This meeting signals a renewed commitment to tackling systemic barriers and creating opportunities for women’s empowerment and family welfare, reinforcing Nigeria’s progress towards gender parity and inclusive development.
