UN Women Launches Economic Inclusion Initiative for Women with Disabilities in Adamawa

UN Women  Calls For Economic Inclusion

UN Women and the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund have launched an inspiring initiative in Adamawa. They aim to create a more inclusive economy for women and girls with disabilities. The event brings together experts, policymakers, and business leaders for a three-day gathering that shakes up old ways.

On a sunny Monday morning, with a full hall of energetic, bold, and vibrant women entrepreneurs fully ready to be loaded with knowledge of economic freedom. The lesson began punctually at exactly 9:00 AM, people seated after registration with expectant faces. This was followed by the welcome address by Dr. Olaniyi Aderibigbe that put the group in the mood and tenor of the day, that of being cheerful and warm.

Dr. Aderibigbe, the UN Women Programme Analyst, North East Nigeria, outlined the high-level goals of the activity. His voice echoed the promise of change and a new start for economic inclusion in Adamawa. Mrs. Astalai Jafaru from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Engr. The chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Sani Sabo, also raised spirits with her colourful words of affection.

The group quickly shifted to a detailed agenda discussion for the days that followed. Mrs. Patience Ekechukwu presented the group’s agenda and objectives in detail. Apart from demonstrating how to establish businesses through strategic planning and creative branding concepts, she led the audience through presentations detailing disability rights under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

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The speakers noted the Nigerian government’s procurement system and the businesswomen’s chances, mainly within Adamawa. They stressed the importance of linking local business chances to national growth. Journalists captured the day’s progress and shared these important messages with the public.

The team had the second day of the meeting with an upbeat mood as the team engaged in fresh discussions. It was on Tuesday that policymakers, civil society actors, and private sector actors attended the session. The session was facilitated by Dr. Aderibigbe once again, who reminded everyone of the close link between the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund and the project.

The team spent time discussing legal principles and frameworks that underpin the CRPD. They mapped these values onto the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) to show that change needs a good legal framework to thrive.

The Adamawa State Ministry of Labour openly engaged with national law and state conventions that make economic inclusion a reality in the workplace.

Mrs. Patience Ekechukwu presented well and gave clear guidelines on inclusive procurement practices. She presented the ideas in such a simple manner that everybody understood them easily. Thereafter, the team broke up into small groups and discussed ways through which individuals with disabilities can overcome challenges in public procurement, social protection, and the workplace.

While people moved around to share their ideas, the event maintained a steady pace with media interviews to keep the public informed. During the group sessions, participants shared ideas about real challenges and offered practical suggestions that built on each other’s insights. The meetings focused on fresh concepts on how to make the local economy more just.

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Wednesday featured a focused discussion on how government policies can leverage procurement to enable women with disabilities. The day began with warm greetings and informal checking in with the group. After the standard registration and introduction of participants, the presenters presented stimulating new propositions.

Delegations from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities also presented further goodwill messages in good faith. The morning sessions reinforced the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund’s project and the legal frameworks that support change. The Adamawa State Ministry of Labour once more clearly stated how state regulations help create jobs for those with disabilities.

A standout moment came when experts discussed how “Affirmative Procurement as a Tool for Women’s Economic Empowerment” can change lives. Dr. Terwase Shabu, an experienced research consultant, and Engr. Sanusi Yero, Director General, Kaduna State Public Procurement Authority, spoke fervently about their ideas. They highlighted the importance that procurement policy can contribute to expanding the supply base and bringing new opportunities for women entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Participants listened intently while specialists revealed direct examples from the Kaduna State Public Procurement Agency. Presenters sketched a vision that envisioned how directed effort can yield tangible opportunities. Media interviews briefly recessed the session as lunch provided time to absorb the fresh ideas.

A media advisory had already set the stage for this groundbreaking initiative. It explained the importance of the event and how it connected to Nigeria’s commitments under the CRPD and the SDGS. This advisory promised the public a deep look into the strategies meant to change the economic landscape for women with disabilities.

The advisory also mentioned that 170 key stakeholders, ranging from government officials to media representatives, would join the event. It stated clearly that the initiative aimed to tackle long-standing challenges that had kept many women out of key economic activities. The advisory built a strong case for reformative policies that guarantee equal access to work and social protection.

Participants at the event shared heartfelt case studies and real-life examples of success. They discussed how practical steps could be taken to weave gender and disability issues into the fabric of Adamawa’s economic system. This knowledge sharing boosted the experts’ confidence and created a sense of urgency.

Community residents and local businesses listened closely as each speaker contributed to the conversation. The speakers noted that by integrating additional voices, the organisation can achieve meaningful reforms. Their method combined comprehensive technical training with personal success stories in a way that everyone could grasp.

Many in the audience found the spirit of the sessions contagious. They realised for the first time that economic inclusion was more than a policy; it was a tangible step towards a more equitable society. The discussions were not limited to paper ideas but turned into actionable strategies that everyone could use.

The project team kept emphasising that economic inclusion means opening doors for women with disabilities. They argued that this change would not only boost local employment but also strengthen social support systems. They promised that the new steps would help everyone work together to build a better future.

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This event broke away from the old habit of doing things the same way every time. The speakers introduced new ways to think about public procurement and inclusive business practices. They used clear language and easy steps that could be understood by a wide audience, including young students.

The conversations flowed naturally as experts explained how focused actions can change lives. They discussed why making the economy inclusive is a strong move for all of society. Each idea shared at the event carried a promise of better times and more opportunities for everyone involved.

People in the community have long felt that women with disabilities receive fewer chances to prove themselves. This event answered their call by providing a platform where their potential got the spotlight. The efforts showed a combination of government assistance and grassroots enthusiasm focused on removing previous restrictions.

Over time, these discussions had more impact. The event unequivocally showed that communities working with experts bring about change that llasts The project revolved around feasible and actionable concepts that are actionable in Adamawa as well as replicable in other parts of Nigeria.

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Repeatedly, experts stressed how capacity development, both for business leaders as well as for policymaker,s is important. They explained how training and capacity development offer concrete chances to women. They also ensured that such a world, where all women are provided with an equitable opportunity, exists if local action is informed by lessons from this event.

The detailed presentation of procurement revealed how policies can turn into actual benefits. The attendees saw that if the public sector changes how goods are acquired, then they can make small businesses prosper. This can lead to increased employment in the long term, in addition to an improved economy, especially for women with disabilities.

The voices at the assembly talked with clarity about what was to be done. They framed problems and solutions in clear terms that anyone would comprehend. The conversation grew richer and more specific with every new example and thought contributed.

They all left with direction and determination. They understood that this was not another workshop but part of the way to a brighter tomorrow. They left knowing that their contribution mattered and that economic inclusion is an inspiring vision for change.

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UN Women and other stakeholders believe that the ideas debated in Adamawa will bring about change across Nigeria. The team is sure that the event will motivate other states to respond similarly. The discussion planted a seed for this new idea of inclusion, which will one day transform society in general.

Adamawa communities will soon witness attitudinal as well as pragmatic changes. Local entrepreneurs, leaders, and community members now believe in the viability of transforming the local economy. They understand that all working together ultimately means all are bound in unity to offer even opportunity to all.

People across Nigeria are taking note of these groundbreaking ideas. The program delivers a clear message of the necessity for practice and policy change. It has the potential to shatter the obstacles that have forever hindered women with disability and create new possibilities for their advancement.

This project aims to make sure that all disabled women are valued and looked after in every area of their lives. The project illustrates how an economy in the present day can learn from history but maintain direction to the future. The talks show that every single voice must be heard, especially in the formation of a cohesive community.

This three-day Adamawa exercise is far from insignificant. It challenges fixed perceptions and calls for change of the kind that is in everybody’s interest. The collaboration of UN Women, Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, as well as local actors, promises to usher in an age where economic inclusion is not something that exists in name only but an enabling fact.

The presenters left with clear messages that all participants can carry to their communities. They urged local business leaders and policymakers to work together to help bring about change for women with disabilities. They reinforced their words by indicating that an increased economy is accompanied by all sectors receiving their share of opportunities.

There is high energy in the room, evident from their consequential discussions. The experts have put in place concrete steps that will shape the local economy over the coming days. Their direction and energy are such that they are contagious to levels akin to creating excitement in the environment and guarantee measurable gains.

Everyone involved in this event thought this to be the watershed moment for Adamawa. They asserted that this project brought in novel concepts that combined concepts of today with values from history. Such concepts are not only about economic progress but also about social justice and community strength.

Most of these attendees are now carrying with them the good news about how public procurement and policy reform can lead to jobs. They told how things don’t have to be complicated to produce outstanding results. The more voices added to the chorus calling for inclusion, the more achievable an equitable economy seems to become.

Throughout three days, every session reminded all present that inclusivity is at the core of society. The experts showed how economic inclusion benefits all since it makes the market more vibrant and equitable. They painted scenarios of past successes, which revealed that things indeed improve if all work together. The event inspires community leaders to change their way of thinking. Elected local politicians, businessmen and women, even students, all began to imagine one day when everyone would contribute. The message is straightforward: we are a more powerful society when everyone is included.

The sessions began discussions that uncovered how policies of reform don’t only create jobs. They construct healthy communities in which all are offered a chance to thrive. The sessions’ straightforward language, concrete examples, and friendly nature ensured that all understood that moderate measures bring radical changes.

This expansion has revealed the path to an even more equitable tomorrow in Adamawa and far beyond. It brought together communities that once did not engage. Through perseverance and fresh thinking, the community now looks to the day that economic inclusion transforms lives.

This occasion left profound effect upon those who thought that women with disability have to face rough realities. To many, the event was beginning of their way to success and respect. Nowadays, we can come together as communities and build an equal economy with open chances to everyone.

UN Women and the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund have taken their message far beyond Adamawa. Their dynamic program is such an excellent role model of how to work to effect good change. The careful planning, committed action, and vision that are involved in this event make this moment a milestone in economic inclusion.

They left with hope and planning that turned good concepts into simple action steps. They realised that powerful change requires community buy-in and simple action. Their collective experience formed the stepping stones to innovative policy with prospects of a new life for all Nigerian women with disabilities.

The three-day event’s spirit still surrounds all discussion currently being carried out in Adamawa. The stakeholders, having listened and contributed, have come to appreciate anew what is achievable if inclusivity is the point of reference. They are resolute in their determination to make the economy work for all in fairness.

Such initiatives are now perceived by local communities as hope shining towards a transformed tomorrow. The session showed newer, targeted initiatives to disperse old obstacles so that avenues to success are unveiled. The clear commitment to economic inclusivity is now a source of hope that bridges old traditions with forward action.

Voices, minds, and energy of the event form the base of a new movement. They tell the story of how intelligent policies, collective vision, and empowerment impact actual change. The energy and resolve in Adamawa remind everyone there is hope for a good future for women with disabilities.

This project leaves a long-lasting effect in the country and inspires action in the future across Nigeria. UN Women and allies have boldly changed the narrative of exclusion and disadvantage. Their work shows that all walls can come tumbling down if everyone strives with all their might together in determination.

For Adamawa, the economic inclusion vision is being brought to life every day. The conference set the ground for workable, long-term action that everyone can have confidence in. The businessmen, the government, and the people themselves are now acting together based upon the shared vision of not leaving behind any woman.

Economic empowerment is a unifying theme throughout. The panellists have defined clear steps to change, starting at the grassroots levels and which soon will resonate with communities nationwide. Their vision is ambitious, and they turn visions into plans and plans into a tomorrow where all women with disabilities have an opportunity to prosper.

Another such alternative model that challenges traditions is one put forward by UN Women and the NigerianHumanitarian Fund. They urge all to dream big, be brave, and work with determination. The event itself is an indication that big ideas are capable of transforming society whenever they all come together.