Zamfara NAWOJ delegates attends 5th African Women Colloquium, South Africa

From Ahmed Attahir 

The Delegation of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), from Zamfara State have attended 5th African Women Colloquium on development in Cape Town, South Africa.

The NAWOJ delegation includes Zamfara state chairperson Comrade Jamila Musa Kanoma and Hajiya Rabi Yusuf press secretary office of the Zamfara first lady disclosed that the event was organized by Pan African Young Women Development Initiative (PAYWODI).

"The Pan African Young Women Development Initiative is a non-governmental organization who organized the event in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ),on 5th African Women Colloquium on Development and Awards in Cape Town, South Africa".

The themed of the event was “Peace Africa: Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development and Economic Growth,” and focused on strategies to expand business opportunities for women, particularly in Nigeria and to strengthen their role in economic development across the continent
In her remarks, during the colloquium, the South Africa Country Director, Lady Una Hammond, commended Zamfara State Governor for supporting the participation of NAWOJ Zamfara members at the international forum. 

She noted that such exposure would enhance the capacity of women journalists and entrepreneurs to contribute meaningfully to development in their communities.

The Founder and President of PAYWODI, Dr. Jophia Nanker Gupar, who led the delegation, expressed appreciation to the participation of NAWOJ members with support from Zamfara State Government.

She stated that the organization looks forward to building a strong partnership with the state to advance women focused development programmes.

Dr. Gupar urged participants to cascade the knowledge and skills gained at the colloquium to other women at the grassroots level, in order to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and promote sustainable development in the state.

The colloquium brought together women leaders, development experts, and entrepreneurs from across Africa to share experiences, build networks and explore practical solutions for women’s economic growth and peacebuilding on the continent.

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