Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, appointed to oversee the affairs of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. With a strong background in public service and a passion for women's empowerment, she is committed to advancing gender equality, protecting women's rights, and implementing policies that promote the welfare of women and children across Nigeria.
Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, bringing extensive experience in public administration and policy implementation. She works closely with the Honourable Minister to ensure the effective execution of policies and programs that advance gender equality, women's empowerment, and the protection of women's and children's rights across Nigeria.
The broad mandate of the Ministry is to advise government on Gender and Children issues. Issues affecting Persons with Disabilities and the Aged; initiate policy guidelines and lead the process of gender equality and mainstreaming at both the National and International levels.
Read MoreTo help build a Nigerian Society that guarantees equal access to social, economic and wealth creation opportunities to all, irrespective of gender, places premium on protection of the child, the aged and persons with disabilities; focuses attention of key operators in both private and public sectors on mainstreaming the concerns of these groups of people in national development process.
To help build a Nigerian Society that guarantees equal access to social, economic and wealth creation opportunities to all, irrespective of gender, places premium on protection of the child, the aged and persons with disabilities; focuses attention of key operators in both private and public sectors on mainstreaming the concerns of these groups of people in national development process.
Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development was created consequent upon of the response to The United Nations agreement to establish Institutional Mechanisms for the...
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July 31, 2025
In a landmark move toward institutional integrity, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee.
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July 28, 2025
The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, congratulates Nigeria's Super Falcons on their record-breaking victory.
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