House Of Reps Seek More Funding For Women Affairs Ministry

The House of Representatives has called for increased support for the Ministry of Women Affairs, highlighting its central role in empowering women and addressing systemic challenges.

Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs,
Kafilat Ogbara made the remarks during the 2026 budget defence session with the Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.

Ogbara emphasized that the ministry’s initiatives touch every facet of women’s lives, from economic empowerment and education to health care and protection against gender-based violence.

“This is about more than numbers in a budget; it’s about creating sustainable change for women across Nigeria, “We must ensure that women in rural areas, women with disabilities, and survivors of violence are not left behind.”

On her part, the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim who gave an overview of the 2025 budget performance said that, the Ministry still needs more funding to meet its obligations.

“The 2025 budget performance reflects prudent management of released funds, particularly in personnel and overhead and intervention expenditures, despite limited capital releases in 2025.

“The proposed 2026 budget seeks to address these gaps and strengthen the ministry’s capacity to deliver impactful programs for our women, our children and the vulnerable population, and also to strengthen the family agenda of Mr. President.

“The ministry therefore appeals and requests for your support and approval of our distinguished members to effectively discharge our mandate in 2026”.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji