FG, north central states push reforms on women’s finance, child protection

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and North Central States are pushing policy reforms to expand women’s access to finance, agribusiness, technology and political participation, while strengthening child protection and social inclusion ahead of the 26th National Council on Women Affairs.
The proposals dominated discussions at the 3-Day North Central Pre-Council Zonal Technical Workshop in Minna, where stakeholders met to harmonise recommendations for consideration at the National Council.
Representing the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Esuabana Nko Asanye, the Principal Administrative Officer, Chukwu Ifunanya Salome said the ministry remains committed to ad...