Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim fsi, Honorable Minister of Women Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria by Abdulkadir Suleiman
On a quiet evening in a rural Nigerian village, a young girl studies under the dim glow of a kerosene lamp. Her mother, a farmer, has spent the day toiling on the land, producing food that sustains her community but earning barely enough to survive. Their story mirrors that of millions of Nigerian women—resilient, hardworking, yet underserved.
Now imagine that same girl with access to solar power through *POWER Her 774* her home lit brightly and safely at night. Imagine her mother, no longer stuck in subsistence farming, but thriving as an agribusiness owner through *WAVE—Women Agro Value-Expansion Program* .This transformation is not a dream. It is the reality being championed by one woman whose life’s mission is to empower women and children across Nigeria: *Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs.*
*A Trailblazer in Service*
Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is a trailblazing public servant, a reform advocate, and one of the most dynamic voices for women and children in Nigeria’s governance landscape. With a career defined by resilience, vision, and results, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to advancing inclusive national development.
Her dedication goes far beyond the walls of her office. She is known to work late into the night, pouring over policies, listening to voices often ignored, and pushing tirelessly for change that uplifts women and children.
To her, empowerment is not just a portfolio—it is a calling. Every initiative she drives reflects her relentless passion to see Nigerian women thrive, households strengthened, and children given a fair chance at a brighter tomorrow.
Her leadership is not transactional; it is transformational—rooted in empathy, guided by vision, and powered by an unshakable belief that *when women rise, Nigeria rises with them.*
*Her Vision for the Nigerian Woman*
The Minister’s vision is bold yet clear: to reposition the Nigerian woman as a driver of social, economic, and political transformation.
*She envisions a Nigeria where:*
* Every girl child has access to quality education and protection from all forms of abuse.
* Women enjoy equal access to financial inclusion, resources, and opportunities.
* Policies deliberately close the gender gap in employment, leadership, and enterprise.
* Women’s contributions are recognized as central to Nigeria’s sustainable development.
Her leadership is not about rhetoric; it is about creating systems, policies, and platforms that enable women to thrive.
*WAVE: Women Agro Value-Expansion Program*
Agriculture is the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, and women are the backbone of agriculture. Yet, their efforts have long gone undervalued. To change this, Honourable Imaan drives the implementation of *WAVE (Women Agro Value-Expansion Program)*,
*which was launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.*
WAVE empowers women across the entire agricultural value-chain—from cultivation and processing to distribution and export. It moves women from subsistence to commercial agriculture, equipping them with *tools, training, and financing to* become wealth creators and community builders.
*Through WAVE:*
* Women gain access to improved seedlings and modern farming techniques.
* Women-led agribusinesses grow stronger with market access and financial support.
* Local communities benefit from women-driven food production and processing.
* Nigeria advances toward sustainable food security.
Picture a farmer in Benue who once harvested just enough to feed her family. *Through WAVE,* she now processes crops, sells to markets, hires other women, and builds wealth for her household. This is the power of women driving a new agricultural economy.
*POWER Her 774: Lighting Homes, Lighting Hope*
Empowerment cannot thrive without infrastructure. That is why Honourable Imaan designed *POWER Her 774*—a bold electrification and empowerment initiative that gives households access to clean, renewable energy while putting women at the center of distribution and management.
In each of Nigeria’s *774 Local Government Areas*, women are trained and equipped to deliver solar kits, clean cooking stoves, and other renewable energy solutions.
The impact is profound:
* Families gain safe, reliable electricity.
* Children can study at night under clean light.
* Women-led businesses—tailoring shops, salons, small mills—expand with reliable power.
* Nigeria advances its climate commitments through renewable energy adoption.
Picture a widow in Zamfara who once spent most of her income on kerosene. With *POWER Her 774*, her home is powered by solar, her children study without fear of fire hazards, and she doubles her income with a solar-powered sewing machine. Her story reflects the mission of the program: *to power households, power women, and power Nigeria.*
Already, countless homes across the nation have been lit up through this initiative, each one a testament to the Minister’s relentless drive and unwavering dedication.
*Renewed Hope in Action*
*Both WAVE and POWER Her 774* are living testaments to the *Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.*
* *Through WAVE*, women become food security champions and agribusiness leaders.
* *Through POWER Her 774*, women light up their communities and lead Nigeria’s green energy transition.
* Through both, women are no longer at the margins but at the heart of national development.
*A Leader of Renewed Possibilities*
Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is more than a minister—she is a symbol of resilience, empathy, and visionary leadership. Her dedication to service is total, her passion unwavering, and her commitment to Nigeria’s women and children unshakable.
She is not the kind of leader who watches from a distance; she rolls up her sleeves, listens with compassion, and acts with precision. She carries the stories of women from villages and cities alike in her heart, ensuring that their voices shape the policies she delivers.
Her leadership continues to inspire hope, drive reforms, and create opportunities, positioning her as one of the strongest voices for gender equality, empowerment, and sustainable development in Nigeria.
With *WAVE feeding the nation and POWER Her 774 lighting its homes*, she is building a Nigeria where women are not just included, but celebrated as *builders of prosperity and renewed hope.*
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