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Women as Strategic Partners for Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria

A national summit convening women leaders, policymakers, security institutions and community voices around women’s central role in peace and security.

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Tuesday, 17th November 2026 · 9:00 AM · Abuja

National summit

Theme: Women as Strategic Partners for Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria

This summit brings together national leadership, international institutions and community women to recognise, resource and elevate women’s leadership as a strategic force for peace and security across Northern Nigeria.

At a glance

Date
Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Time
9:00 AM
Venue
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory

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Programme details are as announced by the summit organisers and will be updated as confirmed.

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Conference details

Distinguished personalities for the occasion

The summit will be graced by national and international leaders championing women’s role in peace and security.

Special Guest of Honour

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON

First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Guest of Honour

Her Excellency, Haj. Nana Shettima

Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Chief Host

Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike

Wife of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory

Co-Host

Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure

Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory

Summit Chairman

General Christopher Gwabin Musa

Honourable Minister of Defence

Summit Co-Chairman

Dr. Bello M. Matawalle

Honourable Minister of State Defence

Chairperson of the Occasion

Amina Jane Mohammed, GCON

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Special Co-Chair

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, fsi

Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development

Convener

Mrs. Oghogho Musa

Wife of the Honourable Minister of Defence

Co-Convener

Hon. Hajiya Aisha Bello Matawalle

Wife of the Honourable Minister of State Defence

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