The Nigerian Women Trust Fund amplifies women's voices and promotes gender equality. We partner to empower women, drive research, and advocate for policy change.

WHO WE ARE

Get to know the voices behind the Nigerian Women Trust Fund.

WHAT WE DO

Empowering women, driving research, and reforming policy.

HOW WE WORK

Creating partnerships and connections to build an equal Nigeria, together.

Current Figures

REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP IS EXTREMELY LOW

Nigeria has remained at the lowest ebb globally in terms of women’s leadership and representation. Except for 2007 when the country recorded 11% representation of women in elective positions. Since then, the country has witnessed a reduced percentage of female representation. Currently, the percentage of women is about 4.8% since the 2019 General Elections.

LATEST NEWS

August 31

D-RAPID Project Restores Dignity, Mobility and Independence for Persons with Disabilities in Benue State

The Nigerian Women Trust Fund has distributed 57 assistive devices to persons with disabilities across three LGAs in Benue State, helping beneficiaries regain mobility, dignity and independence.

July 6

National Gender in Nigeria Report – 2026

An updated research document addressing the complex and multifaceted gender dynamics prevailing within the country.

March 9

D-RAPID: Sensitization program at MOAUM & JOSTUM

Students and union leaders in Makurdi came together under the D-RAPID project to learn about the Disability Discrimination Act and strengthen commitments to accessibility, equal opportunity, and dignity for persons with disabilities across their campuses.

ELEVATING HER VOICE

Our programmes empower women to participate fully across all sectors of society. We facilitate training, drive research, accelerate advocacy efforts, provide mentorship, and develop strategic interventions – all to dismantle root causes limiting Nigerian women.