2026 Women Mega Rally Delivers Charter As National Mandate

The 2026 Women Mega Empowerment and Rally held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has led to the emergence of the Nigeria Women’s Charter for National Development.

Dr Jumai Ahmadu, acting director, FCTA Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department, in a statement, said with the powerful theme, “The Power of 10 Million,” the rally demonstrated not just numerical strength, but the beginning of a new chapter, and the rising influence, unity, and determination of Nigerian women to shape the country’s future.

She said the presence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, added both national weight and moral resonance to the occasion, adding that it was a clear demonstration of solidarity with Nigerian women and a reaffirmation of her commitment to empowerment, social impact and nation-building.

“The charter captures the urgency of addressing long-standing gaps in political representation, economic inclusion, and social protection. It moves beyond rhetoric to propose actionable pathways, affirmative action in governance, economic empowerment frameworks, investment in women-led enterprises, and strengthened legal protections, ” she stated.

Ahmadu said the minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim’s leadership, supported by a capable and committed organising committee, and reinforced by the visible support of the First Lady, has therefore not only delivered a successful event but has ignited a movement, one that has the potential to reshape governance, deepen democracy, and accelerate national progress.

“This landmark achievement did not happen by chance. It reflects the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of the Minister of Women Affairs, whose stewardship has once again placed women at the centre of national discourse”, she said.

The First Lady had said the charter called for greater political inclusion, increased representation, dedicated financing for women’s development, expanded economic opportunities, strengthened family systems, improved child welfare, and deeper inclusive governance.

Earlier, Senator Oluremi Tinubu had performed the symbolic handover of empowerment Items to the women.

The items distributed include tricycles, power tillers, ⁠sewing machines, ⁠grinding machines, ⁠hair dryers, and freezers.