The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced a new collaboration with Nigerian women to implement key conventions aimed at promoting female empowerment. The plan was disclosed by a member of the UNESCO Creative City Network, Mr. Francis Sokumba, during a meeting with the non-governmental organization New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative.

Mr. Sokumba, who also serves as a consultant in Arts and Crafts, explained that the objectives of the women’s group align with UNESCO’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He assured that UNESCO would facilitate connections between the group and major global arts and crafts markets to enhance their visibility and participation.

The National Coordinator of the organization, Mrs. Sa’adatu Bakone, stated that Nigerian women are prepared to make meaningful contributions to national development. According to her, “Through our various interventions—ranging from skills empowerment programs, widows’ support initiatives, to community development projects—we aim to touch lives and rekindle hope in places where it has nearly been lost.”

Mrs. Bakone added that the organization would collaborate with government agencies and other partners to achieve its goals of empowering women in rural areas through targeted interventions in education and community-based initiatives designed to promote socio-economic growth and well-being.

The South-West Regional Coordinator of the group, Mrs. Ronke Akani, also emphasized that the organization would partner with other non-governmental bodies that share similar objectives to ensure the success of its initiatives.