The 5th Edition Dinner for Young Entrepreneurs and Leaders was recently held, bringing together young innovators and emerging changemakers for an evening of exchange, inspiration, and collaboration. In her opening remark, the Executive Director of WEPBI, Ijeoma Joy Oguadimma, welcomed participants and emphasized the organization’s commitment to empowering young leaders…
WEPBI August Roundup: Empowering Women, Shaping Futures
WEPBI NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2025 EDITION Welcome to WEPBI’s August Newsletter! This edition highlights our journey of empowering women and girls through leadership, advocacy, and community engagement. From the 4th Annual Jubilee of the Pan-Adolescent Girls’ Movement in Nigeria to our dinner for young entrepreneurs and leaders, and bold conversations on…
WEPBI Leads Nigeria in Celebrating the 4th Jubilee of the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Movement
Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), in partnership with the Graca Machel Trust, recently hosted the 4th Jubilee Celebration of the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Movement (AGM) in Enugu, Nigeria. This remarkable milestone marked the first time the celebration was officially anchored in Nigeria, with WEPBI proudly serving as…
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 Brings Relief and Joy to Ugba-Edogori Community in Enugu State
As part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) visited Ugba-Edogori, a rural community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, to distribute relief items to women and children. The outreach, held on May 29, 2025, focused on sharing…
WEPBI Executive Director Advocates for Women’s Inclusion in Politics on Signature TV
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…
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…
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Celebrating World Radio Day: Amplifying Women’s Voices for Gender Equality
On World Radio Day, we celebrate the enduring power of radio as a medium that connects people, cultures, and ideas across the globe. Radio has been a steadfast companion, entertaining, informing, and inspiring audiences for generations. But beyond its entertainment value, radio holds the potential to be a powerful tool…