Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim Champions Women Leadership at United Nations Goals Lounge Dialogue

Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim Champions Women Leadership at United Nations Goals Lounge Dialogue

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, joined global leaders and advocates at the United Nations Goals Lounge for a high-level dialogue themed “Staying on the Table: Women Leading Through Change,” where she emphasized the importance of empowering women to take up leadership roles across sectors.

During the interactive session, the Minister participated in a panel discussion alongside renowned journalist Karen Davila and other notable global trailblazers. The conversation focused on strengthening women’s leadership, advancing gender equality, and ensuring that women remain active participants in decision-making spaces despite evolving global challenges.

Speaking at the event, Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to promoting women’s inclusion in governance, economic development, and social transformation. She noted that empowering women and girls is critical to achieving sustainable development goals and building resilient societies.

The session also provided an opportunity for participants to share experiences, strategies, and policy ideas aimed at accelerating progress on gender equality and creating pathways for more women to occupy leadership positions globally.

The Goals Lounge discussion formed part of broader engagements surrounding international conversations on gender equality, reinforcing the call for stronger collaboration among governments, civil society, and global institutions to advance women’s rights and opportunities.

The dialogue concluded with renewed commitments from participants to continue advocating for policies and initiatives that support women in leadership and drive inclusive development worldwide.