We are thrilled to introduce Brenda Anugwom as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) to support women’s rights, political participation, and social development through various programs and initiatives. With a career dedicated to justice, gender equality, and social development, Brenda brings invaluable experience and expertise to lead NWTF into the future.
Brenda’s unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of women and marginalized communities has been a defining feature of her career. She has held key leadership roles in various organizations, contributing significantly to research on discriminatory laws related to violence against women in Africa.
Brenda’s previous leadership roles include serving as a Country Advisor for Policy Vault Africa, where she skilfully facilitated crucial partnerships with government agencies, contributing to the digitization of government policies and laws. Additionally, her expertise as a Procurement Legal Expert for the Nigerian Governors Forum played a pivotal role in guiding all 36 Nigerian states to align their Public Procurement Laws with international standards.
Beyond her professional achievements, Brenda is an active advocate, speaker, and trainer on critical topics such as gender-based violence, women’s political participation, and human rights, amplifying NWTF’s voice in these important discussions. Her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the lives of women and marginalized communities aligns perfectly with NWTF’s mission to increase the representation of women in Nigerian governance at all levels and address the gender imbalance in elective and appointive positions.
The NWTF, established in 2011 in response to a vacancy of gender-focused political action committees supporting women in politics, transparently provides aspiring women with financial and other forms of resources towards their political campaigns, irrespective of political inclinations. Brenda’s appointment marks a new chapter in our commitment to empowering women and advancing gender equality in Nigeria through NWTF’s mission.
Brenda holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago and a Barrister at Law (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School. Her appointment further strengthens our resolve to create a more inclusive and gender-balanced Nigerian governance landscape.
Join us in welcoming Brenda Anugwom as NWTF’s new CEO, as together, we strive to achieve our vision of a more inclusive and gender-balanced Nigerian governance landscape where women are empowered to lead at all levels.
Brenda Anugwom’s Summary Profile
Brenda Anugwom is a distinguished leader with over two decades of dedicated service in the fields of justice, gender equality, and social development. As the newly appointed CEO of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) to support women’s rights, political participation, and social development through various programs and initiatives, Brenda brings a remarkable portfolio of experience and expertise. She has held key positions in various organisations, including serving as a Legal Advisor to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in South Sudan and contributing significantly to research on discriminatory laws related to violence against women in Africa.
Brenda’s leadership experience is evident from her past role as a Country Advisor and Consultant for Policy Vault Africa, where she skillfully facilitated strategic partnerships with government agencies, contributing significantly to the digitization of government policies and laws. Her expertise in procurement and legal matters is exemplified through her role as a Procurement Legal Expert for the Nigerian Governors Forum, where she played a pivotal role in guiding all 36 Nigerian states to align their Public Procurement Laws with international standards.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Brenda actively engages in speaking engagements and facilitation roles on critical topics such as gender-based violence, women’s political participation, and human rights. She is also a skilled trainer, equipping individuals and organisations with effective project management and advocacy skills.
Academically, Brenda holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago and a Barrister at Law (B.L) from the Nigerian Law School. Brenda’s impact is evident in her unwavering dedication to making a lasting difference in the lives of women and marginalized communities.
