On April 3, 2025, the Executive Director of the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), Ijeoma Joy Oguadimma, appeared on Signature TV to discuss the challenges faced by women in Nigerian politics and the urgent need for increased female participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. During…
WEPBI Takes Action Against Period Poverty in Ugba-Edogiri
WEPBI today, March 21, 2025, carried out a follow-up outreach in Ugba-Edogiri community, Enugu East Local Government Area, under its One Girl One Pad Initiative. Recognizing the urgent need to support young women and girls with menstrual hygiene education and essential sanitary products, WEPBI returned to the community to reinforce…
NAOWA 82 Division Chapter Partners with WEPBI to Commemorate International Women’s Day
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 82 Division Chapter, in partnership with the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 with an impactful event held at the 82 Division Headquarters, Enugu, on March 14, 2024. The event was graced by the General Officer…
WEPBI Joins Amnesty International in Walk to Accelerate Action Against Femicide
In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) actively participated in the Walk to Accelerate Action Against Femicide. The event, organized by Amnesty International Nigeria, took place at Okpara Square, Enugu, serving as the focal point for the South-East…
Step Up the Pace: A Call to End FGM – Oguadimma Ijeoma Joy, Executive Director, WEPBI
Today, February 6th, we join the world to observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace,” is a call to accelerate efforts to end this harmful practice, which has affected over 200 million women and girls globally and continues…
WEPBI Visits Ugba-Edogiri, Uncovering a Community in Need
Enugu State, Nigeria – On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) recently conducted a familiarization and sensitization visit to Ugba-Edogiri, a small community in Enugu East Local Government Area. The visit revealed a stark reality for the residents, particularly the women and girls,…
WEPBI’s Women Leadership Academy Graduation 2024: Celebrating New Women Leaders
Enugu, Nigeria – December 20, 2024 – Today marked a historic moment as the 2024 Leadership Champions graduated from the Women Leadership Academy at a ceremony held at the Sparks Ventures Hub, Ogui Road, Enugu. The event brought together graduates, dignitaries, facilitators, and partners to celebrate the success of the…
WEPBI November 2024 Newsletter: Empowering Women, Creating Impact
WEPBI NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2024 EDITION
WEPBI Facilitates Groundbreaking Peacebuilding Consultative Meeting in Ohaji Egbema
In a landmark effort to foster peace and harmony, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) hosted a one-day consultative meeting on December 3rd, 2024, at Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area, Imo State. The event, supported by PIND Foundation, convened youth, women, men, and other critical…
Nigeria’s Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed as Chief Justice, Marking Historic Moment for Gender Equality
In a historic development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her appointment, following the retirement of Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, marks a significant step forward in Nigeria’s pursuit of gender equality, making Justice Kekere-Ekun the second woman to ever hold this…
WLA 2024: WHERE WOMEN LEAD!!
The Women Leadership Academy (WLA), a flagship initiative of the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), officially launched its 2024 session on 7th November in partnership with Sparks Ventures Hub. This year’s program, designed to equip emerging female leaders with critical leadership skills and a resilient sense of…
WELCOME TO OUR LATEST WEPBI NEWSLETTER!
WEPBI NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2024 EDITON This edition is filled with exciting updates as we continue to champion women’s empowerment, leadership, and community support. Through initiatives like the Women Leadership Academy (WLA) and the One Girl One Pad program, we’re driving progress in women’s leadership, personal development, and menstrual hygiene. We’re…
WEPBI ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
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Cross River’s Change maker: Blessing Alims Leads UNICAL as First Female SUG President.
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is rewriting its story, and at the helm is a history-maker, Blessing Alims. After 49 years, UNICAL finally has its first female Students’ Union Government (SUG) President. Blessing, a brilliant mind studying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, isn’t just breaking barriers , she’s doing it…