Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Introduction The '''Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development''' is a part of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria that promotes the development of women and children in Nigeria. The ministry is currently headed by Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye.
Organisation The ministry is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant.Objectives include stimulating action to promote civic, political, social and economic participation of women; coordinating and monitoring women's programmes; providing technical and financial support to women Non-governmental organizations, especially the National Council of Women Societies.
Functions The Ministry of Women Affairs is required to review substantive and procedural laws that affect women. Some activities undertaken by the Ministry include cottage industry projects such as bee-keeping, pottery and vegetable oil production to boost the economic empowerment of women, where the Ministry provides equipment and training to women's cooperatives. The Ministry also promotes literacy and health programs for women.In December 2007, the ministry issued a policy for addressing HIV/AIDS in the workplace, helping ensure prevention, care and support for those living with the disease.
List of ministers NameTermAisha Ismail1999–2003Rita Akpan2003–2005Maryam Ciroma2005–2007Saudatu Bungudu2007–2008Salamatu Hussain Suleiman2008–2010Josephine Anenih2010–2011Zainab Maina2011–2015Aisha Jummai Alhassan2015–2018Aisha Abubakar2018–2019Pauline Kedem Tallen2019– 2023Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye2023 - present
See also *Nigerian Civil Service*Federal Ministries of Nigeria
References
External links *  Official homepage