Minister Sulaiman-Ibrahim Advocates for Women's Economic Empowerment

Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, delivered a keynote address at the 3rd Annual Conference and Women Empowerment Campaign organized by the Women Life Enhancement Initiative in Calabar, Cross River State. She stressed the importance of women acquiring necessary skills and opportunities to actively contribute to Nigeria's economy.

The minister outlined the need for women to have access to capacity-building, finance, productive assets, technology, markets, and mentorship. She mentioned several Nigerian government initiatives aimed at empowering women, particularly at the grassroots level, including PowerHer774, the Renewed Hope Women Agro-Value Expansion Programme, Women in Nigeria Gas Sector, the Green Economy Empowerment Programme 774, and the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized that women's economic empowerment benefits not only individuals but also families and communities. She commended the Women Life Enhancement Initiative for its various programs and assured stakeholders of the Federal Ministry's openness to impactful partnerships.

The conference concluded with the distribution of starter packs and grants to beneficiaries.