PAAN: H.E. Aisha Bala Sponsors Delegation from Bauchi to United Nations World Summit in Qatar

The Office of Her Excellency, the First Lady of Bauchi State, has proudly sponsored a selected group of promising elites and peace advocates to participate in the United Nations World Summit for Social Development (WSSD 2025) taking place in Doha, Qatar.

This international summit brings together Heads of State, global development leaders, humanitarian organizations, policy experts, and peace advocates to discuss inclusive growth, poverty reduction, youth empowerment, and sustainable social development across the world.

Her Excellency’s support demonstrates her unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, elevating Bauchi State on the global stage, and ensuring that voices from Northern Nigeria are represented in high-level dialogues shaping global policy.

Speaking on the sponsorship, Her Excellency emphasized the importance of positioning Bauchi’s young leaders for international exposure:

“We believe that progress begins when we invest in our people. Sending our delegates to this global stage ensures that Bauchi contributes meaningfully to conversations that shape peace, leadership, and development across Africa and the world.”

The sponsored delegates will participate in:

High-level policy dialogues

Development cooperation roundtables

Capacity-building workshops

Networking sessions with international organizations and global influencers

The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to:

Promote women’s empowerment

Enhance youth participation in governance

Strengthen community peacebuilding frameworks

Expand international cooperation for sustainable development

The Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network (PAAN) commends Her Excellency for her visionary leadership and proactive investment in human capital development, which continues to impact communities across Bauchi State and beyond.

Her Excellency’s gesture stands as a model of progressive leadership, demonstrating that true empowerment begins with opportunity and global exposure.