Global Alliance for Peace and Unity Honours Women Affairs Minister for Championing Women Empowerment

By Adejoh Bilkisu

The Global Alliance for Peace and Unity (GAPU) has applauded the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dr. Iman Suleiman Ibrahim, for her unwavering dedication to advancing women’s empowerment and protecting vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

This recognition came during a courtesy visit by GAPU’s leadership team, led by its National President, Hon. Solomon Pevkyaa, to the Minister’s office in Abuja. The engagement formed part of the Alliance’s ongoing National Peace Awareness Campaign Against Violence on Women, an initiative designed to promote peace, inclusivity, and gender protection across the country.

Hon. Pevkyaa, while addressing the Minister, described her leadership style as “visionary and transformative,” stressing that the empowerment programmes she has championed are not only impactful but have also raised the profile of the ministry to global standards.

He dismissed criticisms against her stewardship as unfounded, insisting that Dr. Ibrahim has consistently introduced bold and innovative initiatives that strengthen women’s participation in national development.

“Our partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs is critical to enhancing peace and security in Nigeria. Dr. Ibrahim has demonstrated exemplary leadership, and GAPU is proud to stand with her in building a society where women are safe, empowered, and actively contributing to unity,” Pevkyaa said.

In recognition of her contributions, the Alliance conferred on the Minister the prestigious award of ‘Amazon of Peace, Unity and Women Development in Nigeria.

Responding, Dr. Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the delegation and reiterated her ministry’s commitment to women-focused policies and interventions.

She highlighted some of the ministry’s flagship projects, including entrepreneurship support for women, vocational training for young girls, and sustained advocacy against gender-based violence.

“True peace and national progress cannot be achieved without the involvement of women. Our priority is to continue creating opportunities that allow women to thrive and play central roles in building the future of our country,” she affirmed.

The visit ended with both parties pledging deeper collaboration in promoting peace, strengthening women’s voices, and addressing the scourge of gender-based violence nationwide.