“WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs            “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs          MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS. BARRISTER UJU KENNEDY    

BIOGRAPHY OF BARRISTER UJU KENNEDY

September 26, 2023
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Barr Uju Kennedy has held several political positions in the past, such as:

Member of the House of Representatives representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019. She was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as the Deputy Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.
Special Adviser to the President on Women Affairs from 2019 to 2022. She was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to advise him on issues affecting women and girls in Nigeria, such as gender equality, empowerment, education, health, and violence.
Presidential Aspirant in the 2022 APC Primaries. She was one of the few female contenders in the race for the APC presidential ticket, but she stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and became his campaign vice chairperson in the South East zone.
Minister of Women Affairs from 2023 till date. She was nominated by President Bola Tinubu and confirmed by the Senate as the Minister of Women Affairs in Nigeria. She is responsible for overseeing the policies and programs that promote the welfare and rights of women and children in the country.

  “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs            “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs          MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS. BARRISTER UJU KENNEDY    

EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN IN OUR SOCIETY

Barr Uju Kennedy has held several political positions in the past, such as:

Member of the House of Representatives representing Anambra East and West Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019. She was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as the Deputy Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.
Special Adviser to the President on Women Affairs from 2019 to 2022. She was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to advise him on issues affecting women and girls in Nigeria, such as gender equality, empowerment, education, health, and violence.
Presidential Aspirant in the 2022 APC Primaries. She was one of the few female contenders in the race for the APC presidential ticket, but she stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and became his campaign vice chairperson in the South East zone.
Minister of Women Affairs from 2023 till date. She was nominated by President Bola Tinubu and confirmed by the Senate as the Minister of Women Affairs in Nigeria. She is responsible for overseeing the policies and programs that promote the welfare and rights of women and children in the country.

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