Nigeria's re-election to the UN CEDAW Committee reflects global confidence in the Tinubu administration's gender agenda, according to Minister Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim. Esther Eghobamien Mshelia was re-elected for a second term, defeating candidates from eight countries.
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development celebrated the re-election of Esther Eghobamien Mshelia to the CEDAW Committee during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York, highlighting the importance of women's rights in Nigeria.
Nigeria's re-election to the UN CEDAW committee on June 26, 2026, is hailed as a significant diplomatic achievement. Minister Esther Eghobamien Mshelia emphasized the commitment to women's rights and gender equality, reflecting a whole-government approach.
