The Africa Women Conference (AWC) has hailed President Bola Tinubu on the appointment of Ms Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development.
In a statement signed by the convener of the Conference, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, the organisation also felicitated Princess Joan Jummai Idonije on her appointment as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Center.
The conference described the appointments as a recognition of competence, dedication, and years of commitment to the advancement of women and national development.
It noted that both appointees have consistently demonstrated passion for inclusive leadership, women empowerment, mentorship, and social transformation.
According to the statement, the appointments are particularly significant because the two women have remained committed advocates and supporters of the Africa Women Conference initiative, which promotes women’s participation in governance, entrepreneurship, policy development, and sustainable development across the continent.
The group further commended the Minister of women affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for her steadfast commitment to promoting capable women into strategic leadership positions, describing her efforts as instrumental to the continued progress of women-focused institutions in Nigeria.
The statement also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sustaining policies and actions that encourage gender inclusion, women’s representation, and national development through purposeful leadership appointments.
AWC expressed confidence that the new leadership of the Center would introduce progressive ideas, strengthen institutional capacity, foster strategic collaborations, and implement impactful programmes that would improve the lives of women, children, families, and vulnerable groups across the country.
The Conference prayed for wisdom, strength, and success for the newly appointed Director-General, Chairman, and members of the Governing Council as they undertake the responsibility of advancing the Centre’s mandate
Members of the Governing Council include Princess Joan Jummai Idonije, Chairman of the Governing Council.
Other members are Ms Lois Auta, Hon. Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.
