As the world marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development . has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated through a statement signed by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim described the resolution as a defining moment that gave the world a new language for peace — one expressed through the courage, strength, and leadership of women.
According to the minister, Nigeria remains one of the first African countries to domesticate the global agenda through the development of its National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, which promotes women’s participation, protection, and leadership in peacebuilding and national security.
She said that under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Third National Action Plan (NAP 3) has been developed and approved by the President through an inclusive process involving government agencies, the United Nations, development partners, and civil society groups.
The Minister disclosed that a National Committee will soon be inaugurated to coordinate the implementation of the plan nationwide. She said the committee will include representatives from key ministries, security agencies, and development partners, who will also oversee activities marking 25 years of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
While highlighting major reforms within the security sector, including the establishment of Gender Desk Offices across the Armed Forces and paramilitary services, and the elevation of the Directorate of Gender in the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, she praised the adoption of gender policies by the military, police, DSS, and NSCDC as steps toward inclusive security governance.
The minister noted that Nigeria’s progress in promoting women’s leadership, citing the appointment of female heads and spokespersons in key security institutions, and acknowledged the growing inclusion of women in traditional leadership roles.
She disclosed that at least 16 states and 21 local government areas have developed Action Plans to localize the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, while efforts continue to expand it nationwide. She further stated that women now make up 21.2 percent of Nigeria’s peacekeepers, surpassing the UN benchmark for female participation.
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, reaffirming her Ministry’s commitment, said under the Renewed Hope Agenda, women’s leadership will continue to serve as the cornerstone of peace, stability, and progress in Nigeria.
