NAWOJ celebrates women’s strength, resilience on International Women’s Day

The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has extended heartfelt congratulations to women and the girl-child in Nigeria and across the world as they celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025.

In a statement signed by National Secretary Wasilah Ladan, the National Chairperson Aishatu Ibrahim praised the courage, resilience, and tenacity of women in the face of socioeconomic and political challenges.

She acknowledged the struggles many women face daily and commended their unwavering determination to contribute to family institutions and national development despite these hurdles.

She said

“We use this special occasion to task women to remain strong and resolute, to remain committed to the ideals of peace, progress and unity of our family units and the collective good and progress of our nation Nigeria.” “The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, regards this year’s theme: Accelerate Action as apt, and a clear reminder that we must unite and bring our intellects, time and all other resources together to team up to square up with the challenges that continue to threaten our progress as women and the overall good of our nation.”

“The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ ) will continue to support in heightening the voices of women and the Girl-child while we will continue to task our leaders to ensure to take deliberate policy decisions that will uphold the Fundamental Rights of Women and Girls, including ensuring their freedom from violence, discrimination, and exploitation, as well as take actions that will cause a paradigm change in the fortunes of Women nationwide, both in their health and wealth. ”We also task every stakeholder on the need to uphold the tenets of Gender Equality which is crucial for sustainable development and social progress.”

“We equally task ourselves as women and all well meaning progressives on Self Development and Empowerment, without which meaningful progress will be a mirage. In the same vein, we task women, as mothers and caregivers, to ensure they are committed to grooming well rounded children, both males and females.” “Once again, we salute the efforts made by our founding mothers in actualizing the current position of women as stakeholders in the progress made thus far in all spheres of human development, even in governance and industry, and as great ambassadors in the comity of nations.” “We implore you not to rest on your oars as together, we will continue to unite to Accelerate Action and Progress.” Once again, congratulations!