The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has organized a three-day Zonal Coordination Meeting in Lagos, focused on Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting (GRPB).
The event, held at Protea Hotel, Ikeja from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, is part of the South-West 2024 Zonal Coordination Meeting and UN Women Open Day.
Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative for Nigeria and ECOWAS, highlighted the initiative’s success in 2023, which saw six zonal meetings across Nigeria. She emphasized the value of these meetings in fostering coordination among gender equality platforms and developing effective strategies for advancing women’s representation, legislation, and funding. Eyong also noted the positive outcomes of state-hosted programs against violence and the importance of continued collaboration.
In her opening remarks, Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, underscored Lagos’s commitment to gender equality and the significance of integrating gender considerations into policies. Patience Ekeoba, National Programme Officer, outlined the workshop’s objectives, including reviewing progress, addressing challenges, and planning for future initiatives. Representatives from South-West states commended the efforts and expressed their commitment to supporting the UN Women initiative.