The Chairman of the NIPR International Women’s Day Planning Committee, Hajiya Lami Tumaka gave the commendation when she led members of the committee on a visit to the minister.
Tumaka also presented a letter of invitation to the Minister to serve as a Guest of Honour at the upcoming 2026 NIPR International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration.
This is contained in a statement by the NIPR Acting Director of Public Relations, Mr Duke Imandu, on Friday in Abuja.
“We commend you for the remarkable contributions towards the growth and development of the nation’s education sector since your appointment.
“Your dedication to duty and attitude to work has become a source of inspiration to many, especially, the young generation of women,” Tumaka said.
She explained that the programme, scheduled to hold on March 30 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Abuja, has the theme “Communicate to Balance: Gain Equity, Empower Women”.
“It is designed to spotlight the strength of women, promote inclusive leadership, and advance gender equity in Nigeria,“she said.
Responding, the Minister said such a programme would offer women the opportunity to lend their voices in the discourse for nation-building.
She expressed gratitude to the leadership of NIPR under Dr Ike Neliaku for its continued efforts in driving inclusiveness, and giving women opportunity to bring their potentials to bear.(NAN)
