Denmark Pledges Enhanced Collaboration with Nigeria on Gender Equality.

Written on 25/01/2025
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The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, has expressed Denmark's readiness to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria in promoting gender equality and expanding empowerment opportunities for Nigerian women.

During a meeting, the ambassador commended the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, describing her as an achiever based on her notable accomplishments and positive reputation.

This collaboration aims to advance women's rights and foster greater socio-economic inclusion for Nigerian women.



Hansen also excitedly announced that Denmark has joined the security council of the United Nations, and expressed readiness to partner with the Ministry of Women's Affairs in promoting women's agenda.

In her remarks, the minister outlined the agenda of the ministry and mooted the ideas of partnership on cultural exchanges, skills transfer, and other aspects of Climate justice for women.

The Minister added that she believes in leveraging and learning from what others are doing, customizing it, and replicating same.

On climate change, the minister stated that clean cooking is a priority to the ministry, especially for women in rural areas.

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