Benue Women Affairs Ministry Commends UNHCR on GBV Response, Humanitarian Support By Joy Akor and Ochanya Okoh | 7th May, 2026 The Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare has commended the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its swift intervention in gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and humanitarian services aimed […]
…Benue Welcomes UN Deputy Secretary-General, Showcases Women’s Empowerment Gains Paul Akunda | 10th April,2026 Makurdi, Benue State Benue State warmly received the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Amina J. Mohammed, GCON, during her official tour of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settlements and the reopening of Yelewata Market. A standout feature of the visit was the exceptional […]
…Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare’s Landmark Launch of Groundbreaking Digital Platforms and Women Empowerment Applauds Alia’s People-Centered Governance Makurdi | March 30, 2026 Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, witnessed a significant milestone in governance and digital transformation as the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare officially launched its multifunctional […]
…Pictorial excerpts from the International Women’s Day thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, reflect moments of gratitude, unity, and inspiration. The gathering brought together women and stakeholders in appreciation of progress made toward gender equality and social inclusion. Prayers and reflections emphasized the importance of empowering women to contribute meaningfully to […]
…“Today, I inspected equipment procured for the revival of the Benue State Rice Mill in Wadata, Makurdi, a facility abandoned for years but now set to become productive again. This initiative will create opportunities for our women, strengthen small businesses, and boost local rice production in Benue. As the Food Basket of the […]
…MWASW gets Ugbir Austine Terhemen as a new Director Planning Research and Statistics (DPRS) Report by Paul Akunda Mr. Ugbir Austine Terhemen is an Economist and career administrator currently serving as the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, a position he assumed in February […]
…THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS ENGAGED MAKURDI NORTH COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD PROTECTION STRUCTURES (CBCPS) IN A 3-DAYS TRAINING 9TH -13TH MARCH, 2026 Paul Akunda & Fidelis Alumuku | Makurdi The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare (MWASW) continues to strengthen community-level mechanisms for the protection of Benue children through capacity-building initiatives and strategic partnerships. As […]
…By Paul Akunda | March 12th, 2026 Nkafamiya Rescue (NRM) Mission, in partnership with the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. 1.0 Introduction On March 12th, 2026, Nkafamiya Rescue (NRM) Mission, in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, commemorated International Women’s Day at the International Market […]
…Benue Grassroots Health Initiative: Wives of the Benue State Local Government Chairmen Unite with Stakeholders to Champion Maternal Health, Cervical Cancer Fight By Paul Akunda |Makurdi, Benue State In a significant move to bolster healthcare at the community level, the Wives of the 23 Local Government Chairmen in Benue State convened for a strategic engagement […]
…The Enduring Promise of Nigerian Women By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Being the speech of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Presidential Launch of the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), in Abuja, on Friday, February 6, 2026. A nation that relegates […]
…Ministry Charges Auxiliary Social Workers on Vigilant Child Protection Makurdi, Benue State The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare has issued a strong charge to Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) operating in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and host communities, urging unwavering commitment to their core mandate of shielding children from all forms of abuse. […]
…World Bank-Supported Women Empowerment Project Flags Off in Okpokwu, Screening for Local Staff Underway Okpoga, Benue State January 19, 2026 The Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU), a World Bank-supported initiative, officially commenced its operations in Okpokwu Local Government Area with a significant staff screening and mobilization event held today 19th January 2026 at […]
…Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project Successfully Commences Screening of LGA Program Anchor Staff in Vandeikya Paul Akunda | Vandeikya, 17th January, 2026 The transformative Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) Project has taken a significant step forward in Vandeikya Local Government Area with the commencement of the screening exercise for Local Government Area (LGA) […]
…FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Benue State Appoints Key Project Team for the World Bank -Nigeria for Women Scale-Up Programme January 16, 2026 Makurdi, Benue State The Benue State Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Welfare has announced the formal appointment of the State Project Coordinating Unit (SPCU) for the prestigious Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), […]
…Benue State Government Launches Investment Programme for Women with World Bank Support Paul Akunda | Vandeikya 16th January, 2026 The Benue State Government, with the support of the World Bank, has launched a women’s investment initiative—the “Nigeria for Women Program Scale-up Project” (NFWP-SU)—through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. The implementation flag-off ceremony […]
…World Bank Delegation Visits Benue Women’s Commissioner as NFWP-SU Takes Off By Paul Akunda | Makurdi, Benue State The World Bank, led by Mrs. Yetunde Fatogun, alongside the delegation of the Federal Project Coordinating Unit (FPCU) of the Nigeria For Women Program–Scale Up (NFWP-SU), paid an official visit to Hon. (Mrs.) Theresa Odachi Ikwue, Benue […]
…Benue State Government Inspects Moribund Briquetting Factory for Major Revitalization Project Comr. Paul Akunda, Makurdi, January 8, 2026 In a significant move to boost women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability, a joint inspection team from the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare (MWASW) and the Benue State Council on Climate Change has conducted […]
…PCRC BENUE STATE COMMAND INSTALLS HON. COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL WELFARE, BENUE STATE, HON. MRS. THERESA ODACHI IKWUE AS STATE MATRON 12th December, 2025 The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare (MWASW), Benue State, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Odachi Ikwue, on Friday received in audience the leadership of the Police Community Relations […]
…Benue State Government, UNICEF, and BERWASA Partner to Decentralise Social Welfare Services, Combat Gender-Based Violence in All 276 Council Wards Makurdi, Benue State In a landmark move to institutionalise grassroots social protection, the Benue State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare (MWASW), has embarked on a transformative initiative to take critical […]
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