Nigerian First Lady, Others To Receive Women Of Impact Awards

Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu and Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, and Okonjo-Iweala are among 65 Nigerian women nominated to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the country’s development.

Newsmen reports that they were nominated among  a 65-woman list announced by Arise Group, organisers of the award, on Wednesday in Abuja.

The Women of Impact award is an initiative that recognizes and celebrate the top 65 women who have made significant impact in their various field.

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was nominated for been a strong advocate for women’s empowerment.

Minister Musawa was nominated for her innovative work in promoting Nigeria’s art, culture, tourism, and creative sector as a veritable economic instrument for national development.

Other notable nominees include Imaan Ibrahim , Minister of  Women Affairs, Doris Uzoka-Aniete , Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs  and Jumoke Oduwole Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) , Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere – Ekun, Amina Mohammed, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha and Ojinika Okpe  are also nominated for the award.

The Women of Impact award ceremony is scheduled to hold  on March 30 at Eko Hotel and suites in Lagos as part of activities marking the International Month for Women.

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