Nigeria Inaugurates Committee for Women's Economic Empowerment

The Nigerian government has launched the Nigeria for Women Project Technical Committee to enhance women's economic empowerment. Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro highlighted the program's achievements, aiming to reach 460,000 women by 2024.

The initiative seeks to address gender disparities, with 70% of Nigerian women living in extreme poverty. Dr. Hadiza Maina emphasized the importance of digital tools for real-time monitoring and strengthening livelihood support for women.