She Forum Africa, a pan-Africa Women Development CSO with headquarters in Abuja Nigeria’s capital, says it has constituted regional offices and would “strengthen women’s share of voice in local African communities.”
Ms. Inimfon Etuk the chairperson of the Forum in a statement, said the regional Hubs for East, West & South Africa and a Diaspora Hub are chaired by women leaders who have distinguished themselves as formidable agents of development.
“The recent composition of are part of internal re-organization efforts to strengthen the bargaining power of women and create a much-needed avenue for African women in local communities to own the process of transformation towards the Africa we want and deserve The Hubs are Chaired by women leaders who have distinguished themselves as formidable agents of true development in their respective rights,” Inimfon said.
The regional chairpersons
As part of ongoing internal re-organization, we are delighted and incredibly honoured to welcome on board our Regional Chairs & Diaspora Chair. Congratulations @nadia_abdalla_ (East Africa), @Iamsindyzemura (South Africa), @ReneeQgh (West Africa) & Dr. Mercy Umeri, Diaspora Chair pic.twitter.com/nHKyQdfAdU
— She Forum Africa (@SheForumAfrica) August 2, 2023
Hon. Nadia Ahmed Abdalla, former Deputy Minister, Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs, Republic of Kenya who takes up the role as Regional Chair, East Africa Hub;
Dr Sindy Zemura-Bernard, the Founder/CEO of the Southern Africa Embrace Foundation, Canada, takes up the role of Regional Chair,
South Africa Hub; and Mrs. Renee Q. Boateng, Founder, Butterflies and Pearls, Ghana, will serve as Regional Chair, West Africa Hub.
Also named is Dr. Mercy O. Umeri, Assistant Teaching Professor/MiniMPA Coordinator, Hugo Wall School, Wichita State University, Kansas, USA appointed as Chair, Diaspora Hub; while Asiya Sani Suleiman, a Communications professional and “Garkuwan Mata” of Abaji has been unveiled as the Organization’s Director, Partnerships & Corporate Engagement.
She Forum Africa advocates on issues affecting women’s health, well-being and rights, her programmes are designed to assist young females, entrepreneurs and female professionals advance their careers and life goals in a traditionally male environment by providing insight into relevant skills for personal growth.
