Minister of Women Affairs Salutes Staff on Workers’ Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare, Renewed Hope
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has extended warm solidarity to management and staff of the Ministry, its parastatal, the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, in commemoration of the 2026 Workers’ Day.
In a message personally signed by the Minister, Friday, she described workers as “quiet hands that steady the nation and faithful hearts that keep its promise alive,” while honouring the dignity of labour and enduring spirit of service.
Hajia Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted that this year’s Workers’ Day finds the Ministry firmly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which places people, productivity, and shared prosperity at its core.
“As a Ministry, we are central to this vision, advancing inclusion, strengthening families, and delivering social protection where it matters most,” she said.
Highlighting ongoing interventions, the Minister noted that through the Renewed Hope Social Impact Intervention (RHSII-774), the Ministry is scaling impact across all 774 Local Government Areas, expanding empowerment opportunities, deepening community reach, and positioning its workforce at the frontline of measurable national transformation.
“Better days are not distant; they are being built. The welfare of our staff is not peripheral but fundamental — an essential pillar in achieving our mandate and sustaining the results we seek,” Sulaiman-Ibrahim assured.
The statement also referenced the declaration of 2026 as the _Year ofFriday, Families and Social Development_, describing it as both “a charge and a catalyst” that affirms the Ministry’s mandate, elevates its relevance, and unlocks new pathways for programme expansion, stronger partnerships, and greater institutional impact.
For staff of the Ministry, Hajia Ibrahim-Sulaiman gave a clear assurance that their welfare, growth, and productivity remain a priority.
“We will continue to strengthen capacity, improve working conditions, and build a more responsive and supportive system that enables you to perform at your best,” the statement read.
She urged workers to press forward “focused, disciplined, and united,” noting that while the task is significant, the promise before them is greater.
“With renewed commitment, we will translate policy into impact and service into lasting national progress,” the Minister said.
The Minister concluded by thanking staff for their resilience, professionalism, and unwavering dedication, stating: “Your work gives life to hope and together, we will sustain it.
