The Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum (NGSF) has pledged to collaborate with donor partners, civil society groups, and health agencies to reduce maternal mortality and sustain the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
Also, the forum resolved to strengthen immunization coverage—particularly on HPV, measles, rubella, and Hepatitis as well as ensuring the passage of the reserved seat for women bill and intensifying the advocacy for the adoption of a six-month paid maternity leave in all states.
At the end of its annual retreat in Cross River State, attended by 22 first oadies, the forum in a communiqué, reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s health, gender equity, and child welfare.
They also pledged continued collaboration with donor partners, civil society groups, and health agencies to reduce maternal mortality, strengthen immunization coverage—particularly on HPV, measles, rubella, and hepatitis.
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The forum, also vowed to end child labour through a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labour.
In a landmark resolution, the forum endorsed the 2026 roadmap presented by the office of the senior special assistant to the president on women’s health, aimed at improving health outcomes for women and girls nationwide.
Receiving the governor’s wives, the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, pledged active participation of women in governance and community declaring that “this nation cannot move forward without women.”
Describing women as “the true backbone of national development,” the governor said Nigeria’s sustainable progress depends on women and pledged. his administration’s full support for gender inclusion and public health advocacy.
