Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim Applauds President Tinubu’s ‘Unprecedented Political Backing’ for Nigerian Women’s Empowerment

Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim praises President Tinubu’s political support for women’s empowerment at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 11, 2026, 5:40 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Newsdiaryonline

Advocacy on the Global Stage

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has characterized the current administration's support for gender initiatives as a period of significant political prioritization. Speaking at a diplomatic gathering at the Nigeria House in New York, the Minister noted that the administrative backing provided by President Bola Tinubu has been essential in elevating the status of women’s empowerment programs. According to Sulaiman-Ibrahim, this support reflects a fundamental shift in how leadership at the highest levels of the Nigerian government approaches social impact and gender equality.

The Call for a Rejuvenated Women’s Movement

During her address to the Nigerian delegation at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the Minister challenged women to adopt a more strategic and unified approach to advocacy. She emphasized that the effectiveness of future initiatives depends largely on the ability of women to speak with a collective voice and support one another through a "she for she" framework. Sulaiman-Ibrahim argued that the existing movement requires rejuvenation to meet modern challenges, suggesting that internal solidarity will be the defining factor in the success of the nation's gender-focused policies.

Economic Empowerment as a National Driver

The strategic importance of women in Nigeria’s long-term economic vision was further articulated by Ambassador Syndoph Endoni, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN. Endoni stated that the goal of building a one trillion-dollar economy is inherently linked to the economic empowerment of women. Within the framework of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the government is prioritizing inclusive growth and social protection, identifying women as the primary drivers of sustainable development and national prosperity.