Executive Summary
Aliyu Mukhtar Betara, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged to build a National Secretariat for the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Abuja. Betara made this commitment during a courtesy visit from a NAWOJ delegation led by National Chairperson Aisha Ibrahim. He also endorsed the Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026, highlighting the importance of recognizing women's contributions to national security. Betara plans to collaborate with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to secure institutional backing for the secretariat project. Ibrahim formally informed Betara of his nomination for an award in recognition of his contributions to constituency development, particularly in women and youth empowerment.
- Betara's pledge to build a NAWOJ secretariat and endorse WINSEC 2026 signals commitment to journalism and women's empowerment.
What Is Driving The Story?
- Constituency Development Goals
- Support for Women's Initiatives