Iyom Josephine Anenih

Iyom Josephine Anenih is a trailblazer in Nigerian politics and women’s rights advocacy. A former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, she has been instrumental in pushing for gender-inclusive policies in governance. Her career spans decades of work in grassroots mobilization, political mentoring for women, and advocating for legislative reforms to protect the rights of women and girls.

She was one of the founders of the Women Foundation Nigeria (WFN), an organization that helps Nigerian women exchange views on global women’s issues and help empower women in politics.

She is a member of the Gender Electoral and Constitutional Memoranda Committee, which aims to incorporate women’s perspectives in Nigeria’s Electoral Laws and reforms. Iyom Anenih continues to inspire and mentor women leaders across Nigeria through her work with non-governmental organizations and her leadership roles in political advocacy.