Women must become co-creators of prosperity — Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has urged women to become co-creators of economic prosperity, urging them to move away from being recipients of aid programs. During the SheIsIncluded 2026 Summit, the Federal Government unveiled strategies to provide economic opportunities for 10 million Nigerian women through skill development, recognized credentials, and access to employment and entrepreneurship.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized the shift from intervention programs to co-creation of prosperity during her remarks at the summit. The two-day summit, held under the theme "Designing for Delivery: Financing. Systems. Scale," aimed to bridge the gap between policy commitments and practical implementation. The initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to overcome obstacles in accessing skills, finance, and employment for women, with the support of Ubuntu Tribe and its technology partner.