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The Special Assistant to the President

on Women Affairs

Fatima Abubakar-Faruk

Our Mandate

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, appoints Engr. Fatima Abubakar- Faruk as his Special Assistant (SA) on Women Affairs, to aid in his advocacy for the rights and well-being of every woman and girl in Nigeria. It is the duty of the SA Women Affairs to provide strategies and take proactive steps in creating pathways to the fulfilment of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the empowerment of the Women and girl-child in Nigeria.

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, appoints Engr. Fatima Abubakar- Faruk as his Special Assistant (SA) on Women Affairs, to aid in his advocacy for the rights and well-being of every woman and girl in Nigeria. It is the duty of the SA Women Affairs to provide strategies and take proactive steps in creating pathways to the fulfilment of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the empowerment of the Women and girl-child in Nigeria.

Social Inclusion/Political Empowerment
Working with the National Assembly, we will aim to pass legislation promoting female employment in all government offices, ministries, and agencies. The goal will be to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent of all governmental positions. This legislation shall also mandate the federal executive (particularly the cabinet and core senior advisers) to reserve a minimum number of senior positions for women. Private institutions shall be strongly encouraged to do likewise.
Economic Empowerment
Commercial banks will be encouraged to support women owned businesses nationwide through the use of concessionary loans and incentive schemes.
Additionally, we will encourage, through the use of scholarships and other incentives, the entry of more female students into the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields.
Fighting Domestic Violence/Abuse
Our government will expand the use of specialist police units to investigate and handle cases of domestic violence. We shall strengthen social services and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse by encouraging whistleblowing, counselling for victims and sanctuary homes. We shall prioritise the prosecution of domestic abuse cases and will seek more serious criminal penalties for abusers.
Helping The Most Disadvantaged
The section on Social Programs lists a comprehensive set of policies and programs that we will employ to help the disadvantaged. We will make sure that these programs place a special emphasis on empowering as many women as possible to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
Educational Parity
Our government will initiate programs to ensure that school aged girls get a fair chance at an education. We will work with the states, to better ensure that girl children stay in school longer.

Recent and Upcoming Projects

Objective of the Office

To strategically address key issues related to women and girls in Nigeria, with a focus on women’s empowerment, the protection of women and the girl-child from gender-based violence, access to capital, and the alignment of policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To strategically address key issues related to women and girls in Nigeria, with a focus on women’s empowerment, the protection of women and the girl-child from gender-based violence, access to capital, and the alignment of policies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Office Address

Aso Rock Presidential Villa,

Three Arms Zone, FCT-Abuja.

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