In a move to enhance the welfare and empowerment of Nigerian women, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has announced a collaboration with the Royal Consulate of Denmark.
Recently, a delegation from the Royal Danish Consulate, led by Consul General Ms. Jette Bjerumm, met with officials from the Ministry led by Barrister Uju Kennedy. The meeting was to discuss initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to clean cooking gas, education, healthcare, and capacity building.
“The meeting focused on fostering collaboration between Nigeria and Denmark in areas crucial to the development and empowerment of women.” the minister said in a statement on her Twitter page.
Ms. Sanne Chipeta, Sector Counsellor for Food and Agriculture, highlighted the potential of strategic investments in agriculture to achieve food sufficiency and benefit future generations. Emphasizing Nigeria as a key focus, she expressed the Danish government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry’s efforts.
The collaboration aims to empower Nigerian women, combat gender-based violence, provide clean energy solutions, and improve healthcare services. The Ministry views this partnership as a crucial step in uplifting the lives of women and driving socio-economic development in Nigeria.
