NAWOJ FCT Hails Adedayo Laniyi’s Appointment, Backs New Leadership at Women Development Centre

The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi on her appointment as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, describing the development as a boost for women empowerment and inclusive leadership in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by the Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Bassey Ita Ikpang, the association also applauded the inauguration of the Centre’s newly constituted Governing Council chaired by Princess Joan Jummai Idonije.

Other members of the council include Ms. Lois Auta, Hon. Jamila Sarki, Aisha Baiyee, Hon. Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, and Hon. Princess Anne Agom-Eze.

NAWOJ FCT said the appointments were timely and inspiring, noting that they reflected a renewed commitment to advancing gender inclusion, strengthening women-focused institutions, and promoting opportunities for women and girls across the country.

The association expressed confidence in Laniyi’s capacity to reposition the Centre through visionary leadership, grassroots-driven programmes, and policies that would positively impact Nigerian women.

According to the statement, women journalists are particularly optimistic that the new leadership will amplify the voices of women and girls, promote gender-sensitive policies, and improve the socio-economic wellbeing of women nationwide.

NAWOJ FCT further pledged its readiness to collaborate with the Centre in areas of advocacy, awareness creation, capacity building, and media visibility for issues affecting women and children in the FCT and beyond.

The association also prayed for wisdom, strength, and divine guidance for the new leadership as they undertake their responsibilities.