By joshua 
Kogi State Government Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Kogi State Government, held a meeting on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) on Tuesday, 15th July 2025. The meeting brought together stakeholders from various sectors to review the current status of the Kogi GEWE structure and discuss ways to strengthen the coordination platform.
*Key Highlights*
– The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatimah Momoh, emphasized the ministry’s commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women and girls, and reducing Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
– The meeting reviewed the progress of the GEWE coordination platform and discussed challenges faced in implementing GEWE programs.
– Stakeholders suggested ways to strengthen the Kogi GEWE structure, including involving private sectors, strengthening GBV reporting mechanisms, and expanding GEWE to secondary school heads.
*Next Steps*
– The GEWE physical meeting will be held quarterly.
– A WhatsApp platform will be created for advocacy.
– Monthly GEWE virtual meetings will commence.
– A state structure will be set up to support GEWE implementation.
– Wives of traditional rulers will be involved in the GEWE structure.
The meeting demonstrated the Kogi State Government’s commitment to promoting gender equality and women empowerment, and its determination to work with stakeholders to achieve these goals.
