By Stella Oko-Esene
In a groundbreaking move ahead of the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has forged a powerful alliance with traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT to champion the rights of rural women.
The partnership, sealed on Monday, aims to amplify the voices of rural women, who often grapple with barriers such as limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Speaking on this year’s theme, “Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: The Voice of Rural Women,” NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita-Ikpang, emphasized the urgent need for deliberate action to ensure rural women are not left behind in the fight for gender equality, economic empowerment, and social justice.
“We acknowledge the invaluable role traditional rulers play in shaping communities.