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The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has again reiterated the federal government’s commitment to promoting women’s empowerment in the country.
She said the ministry is currently dealing with women’s inclusion in politics, especially the special seat campaign at the National Assembly, which she said must be achieved.
The minister made the pledge in Abuja recently during the launch of VGlamour women’s magazine and an award ceremony.
She said Nigerian women must rise to take their rightful place in society, while commending the publisher of VGlamour for taking a stand for women’s empowerment.
Speaking on the award received, she described the recognition as a surprise gift, which she had never expected. “I am just doing my work as a passionate woman who wants the Nigerian the best for Nigerian women. We are doing every thing with all stakeholders to ensure that special seat is implemented.”
The Comptroller-General of Customs, BA Adeniyi, while commending the organisers, said the award was a reminder that people were watching and that it encouraged recipients to do more in their respective fields.
The minister commended the convener of the awards, Amb. Vivian Lam, for sustaining the platform for a decade, describing her as “an Amazon” and praising her commitment to recognising Nigerians making meaningful contributions to society.
She also highlighted the federal government’s focus on women, children and vulnerable groups, saying women’s economic empowerment remained critical to national development.
Earlier, Lam said the 10-year journey of VGlamour Magazine and the Nigeria Most Influential Awards had been defined by resilience, sacrifice and commitment to recognising excellence and positive impact.
She said the initiative had survived limited resources, failed sponsorships, difficult decisions and other setbacks because its founding vision remained strong.
“Every challenge became a lesson, every setback became a stepping stone, and every disappointment strengthened our resolve,” Lam said.
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According to her, VGlamour Magazine was created to tell stories of courage, leadership, excellence and resilience, while the Nigeria Most Influential Awards emerged from the same vision to honour individuals whose contributions had positively impacted Nigeria and beyond.
She urged the award recipients to see the recognition as a responsibility, stressing that true influence should be measured by lives transformed, opportunities created, communities uplifted and lasting legacies.
Speaking after receiving her award, Sulaiman-Ibrahim described the recognition as particularly significant because she said she neither solicited nor knew about it beforehand.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, BA Adeniyi, while commending the organisers, said the award was a reminder that people were watching and that it encouraged recipients to do more in their respective fields.
The minister commended the convener of the awards, Amb. Vivian Lam, for sustaining the platform for a decade, describing her as “an Amazon” and praising her commitment to recognising Nigerians making meaningful contributions to society.
She also highlighted the federal government’s focus on women, children and vulnerable groups, saying women’s economic empowerment remained critical to national development.
Earlier, Lam said the 10-year journey of VGlamour Magazine and the Nigeria Most Influential Awards had been defined by resilience, sacrifice and commitment to recognising excellence and positive impact.
She said the initiative had survived limited resources, failed sponsorships, difficult decisions and other setbacks because its founding vision remained strong.
“Every challenge became a lesson, every setback became a stepping stone, and every disappointment strengthened our resolve,” Lam said.
According to her, VGlamour Magazine was created to tell stories of courage, leadership, excellence and resilience, while the Nigeria Most Influential Awards emerged from the same vision to honour individuals whose contributions had positively impacted Nigeria and beyond.
She urged the award recipients to see the recognition as a responsibility, stressing that true influence should be measured by lives transformed, opportunities created, communities uplifted and lasting legacies.
