NAWOJ, PLAN International Launch Partnership to Advance Women’s Rights in Nigeria
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has announced the commencement of implementation activities under its strategic collaboration with PLAN International Nigeria, following the successful signing of a partnership agreement between both organizations last year.
The partnership aims to strengthen advocacy, community engagement, and communication around issues affecting women, girls, and vulnerable groups. It has now moved into the implementation stage, with onboarding and stakeholder engagement activities already underway in selected states.
As part of the collaboration, PLAN International Nigeria, through the ASPIRE Project, finalized the engagement of 12 Women Rights Organizations (WROs) — 7 in Bauchi State and 5 in Sokoto State.
To formally commence activities, onboarding programmes were organized in the two states with active participation from NAWOJ representatives.
In a statement, Hajia Aishatu Ibrahim, National Chairperson of NAWOJ, said the Association was represented in Sokoto State by the Vice President Zone A, Rabi Muhammed Gwadabawa, and State Chairperson, Aisha Madawaki.
She added that in Bauchi State, the Association was represented by Secretary, Zone E, Hauwa Idris Shall, and Chapter Chairperson, Rashida Yusuf.
The onboarding engagements were designed to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, foster effective communication strategies, and enhance partnerships with Women Rights Organizations toward achieving the objectives of the project.
NAWOJ leadership described the collaboration as a significant step toward deepening partnerships between media professionals and development organizations in promoting gender inclusion, advocacy, and sustainable community development.
The Association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that amplify the voices of women and vulnerable groups while promoting impactful journalism and social transformation across Nigeria.
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