The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad has confirmed attendance as a Guest of Honour at the forthcoming 2026 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, applauding the Institute for the initiative.
The Minister who spoke while receiving in audience the Chairman of the NIPR International Women’s Day Planning Committee, Haj. Lami Tumaka in her office in Abuja on Wednesday said such programme offers women opportunity to lend their voices in the discourse for nation-building.
She expressed gratitude to the leadership of NIPR under Dr. Ike Neliaku for its continued efforts in driving inclusiveness and giving women opportunity to bring their potentials to bear in raising the frontiers of national development.
Earlier, Hajia Tumaka who formally presented letter of invitation to the Minister, commended her for the remarkable contributions towards the growth and development of the nation’s education sector since her appointment.
Haj. Tumaka, a Fellow of NIPR remarked that the Minister through her dedication to duty and attitude to work has become source of inspiration to many, especially, the young generation of women.
The programme scheduled to hold on 30th March, 2026, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Abuja with the themed “Communicate to Balance: Gain Equity, Empower Women,” is designed to spotlight strength of women, promote inclusive leadership, and advance gender equity in Nigeria.
The delegation includes: Council Member, Haj. Maryam Sanusi; Chairman, NIPR FCT Chapter, Mr. Stanley Ogadigo; NIPR FCT PRO, Dr. Tope Ojeme; Members of the IWD National Planning Committee – Mrs. Agnes Abaji; Mr. Uzoma Nwosu and Alexandria Eke.
