Thursday, May 21, 2026

Commissioner for Women Affairs

February 27, 2026

Zamfara reaffirms commitment to tackle GBV

Zamfara has reaffirmed its commitment to combating gender-based violence through sustained support for the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Gusau.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
April 12, 2024

Gov. Adeleke sets up committee to tackle sexual violence against women

The statement said the court would be dedicated to addressing issues of sexual and gender-based violence.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
March 11, 2024

Katsina registers 40,000 women groups for empowerment

The Katsina government says it registered about 40,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) to establish a comprehensive database.

KATSINA WOMEN AND GIRLS
March 9, 2024

IOM, Mercy Corps partner Katsina on conflict mitigation

Mrs Radda said the day served as a global reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equity.

IOM, Mercy Corps
February 15, 2024

Borno cleared, released 500 Boko Haram suspects in army detention centre: Commissioner

Ms Gambo said that the state government was working with the military to ensure justice and fairness to suspects.

Babagana Umara Zulum
February 7, 2024

Katsina first lady seeks collaboration in fight against FGM

Mrs Radda said the goal was to break the chains of silence and dismantle the cultural norms perpetuating FGM.

Hajiya Zulaihat Radda
December 1, 2023

Kogi govt. seeks decisive measures to mitigate gender-based violence

Ms Kabir-Buba described GBV as a phenomenon transcending social, economic and geographic borders.

Governor Yahaya Bello
October 7, 2023

Malaria: Kwara govt to distribute over two million treated nets

According to the statement, Ms Buraimoh, who described malaria as a killer disease, urged residents, especially women, to use the nets judiciously.

Mosquito nets
March 12, 2023

Guber Polls: Tambuwal calls for peaceful elections in Sokoto on March 18

Mrs Mariya Tambuwal kicked against the use of children by politicians as thugs to cause violence during elections.

Sokoto first lady Mariya Tambuwal
August 28, 2022

Anambra traditional rulers expunge traditional rites against women’s rights

Mr Achebe also identified the harmful practices that should be eliminated to include harmful rituals, widowhood practices; denial of inheritance, forced and girl-child marriage.

Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers