Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is a part of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria that promotes the development of women and children in Nigeria.
Organisation
The ministry is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant.
Objectives include stimulating action to promote civic, political, social and economic participation of women; coordinating and monitoring women's programmes; providing technical and financial support to women Non-governmental organizations, especially the National Council of Women Societies.
The Ministry of Women Affairs is required to review substantive and procedural laws that affect women.[1]
Functions
Some activities undertaken by the Ministry include cottage industry projects such as bee-keeping, pottery and vegetable oil production to boost the economic empowerment of women, where the Ministry provides equipment and training to women's cooperatives. The Ministry also promotes literacy and health programs for women.[1] In December 2007, the ministry issued a policy for addressing HIV/AIDS in the workplace, helping ensure prevention, care and support for those living with the disease.[2]
List of ministers
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Aisha Ismail | 1999–2003 |
| Rita Akpan | 2003–2005 |
| Maryam Ciroma | 2005–2007 |
| Saudatu Bungudu | 2007–2008 |
| Salamatu Hussain Suleiman | 2008–2010 |
| Josephine Anenih | 2010–2011 |
| Zainab Maina | 2011–2015 |
| Aisha Jummai Alhassan | 2015–2018 |
| Aisha Abubakar | 2018–2019 |
| Paulen Talen | 2019–present |
References
- Nenadi E. Usman. "Integration of gender perspectives in macroeconomics" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 2009-12-27.
- "Nigerian Women's Ministry Develops HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy". The Body. December 19, 2007. Retrieved 2009-12-27.