Musawa, Akpoti, Ezekwesili, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Win Women Impact Awards

Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, thanked Arise Group for honoring 65 Women Making Impact and commended Nigerian women for overcoming gender barriers.

Speaking at a gala night at Eko Hotel, Lagos, held to celebrate exceptional Nigerian women in honor of International Women’s Month, Minister Hannatu Musawa highlighted the resilience and strength of women.

Receiving her award from former President Goodluck Jonathan, she emphasized the balance of sensitivity and courage in women. Musawa expressed hope that her success would inspire young girls across Nigeria to excel and achieve greater heights.

She said “It is a huge honour for me in a country like Nigeria, where so many women have broken the glass ceiling to be honoured in this way. The greatest thing about women is their ability to be sensitive and emotional but at the same time, courageous and strong.

“There is an honour and prestige that comes with being a woman. It is a huge honour for me and I hope that all of us will stand as a representation so that all the little girls all over Nigeria will know that they too can thrive and break that glass ceiling” she added

Musawa, a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, politician, and writer who

exemplifies dedication and excellence, added that the recognition is a testament to the power of women everywhere.

The Women of Impact Awards recognize 65 outstanding Nigerian women, including Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was applauded for her significant contributions to the World Trade Organization and Nigeria’s economic development, H. E. Amina Mohammed, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha and Obiageli Ezekwesili, the minister of Trade and Investment Ministry Jumoke Oduwole, Hadiza Bala Usman Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination/Head, Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit (CRDCU), as well as Ojinika Okpe of Arise News.

Oluchi Okwuego