Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji Bags Women Empowerment Champion of The Year Award

The immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has been honoured as Women Empowerment Champion of the Year, a recognition for his contributions towards the development and welfare of women in the country.

The award ceremony “Her Excellence & Award 2026” which held in Abuja also celebrated 50 outstanding women who have demonstrated excellence.

Represented by Chief Basil Ani, the former Minister commended women for remaining pillars that hold the family and the society.

According to him, women have been key pillars of support in his entire public service, urging them to keep jointly pushing for agenda that promote their welfare.

He pledged readiness to continue to be part of the voices that shape narratives on their inclusion.

The colourful event at Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartment Asokoro attracted the presence of top dignitaries, including Founder Roost Foundation/ Former Director General NAPTIP, Dame Julie Donli; Founder- The Unity Project Nigeria, Mrs Jennifer Jea Serrano; Founder- Bunmi Obakoya Foundation, Dr Bunmi Obakoya, Amb Dr Toyin Kolade and Iyalaje Oodua.

Others are, Mrs Omolara Egungbohun (LRD), Founder- IBD Foundation; H.E TPL Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu PHd, CON,EEO-NITP / Former Minister of State FCT; Hon Ginika Tor Ijeomah – Founder Accolade Group; Amb Dr Toyin Kolade – Iyalaje Oodua, Her Regal Majesty; Olori Amb. Dr Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi Wife of Ooni of Ife, Mrs Omolara Egungbohun (LRD) flounder, IBD Foundation, Her Excellency Hajia Hafiza Bello- former Kogi state First Lady; Hon Natasha Osawaru Idibia -member Edo state house of assembly; Mrs Sophie Uzodinma Ozono; Chief Mrs Jumoke Abegunde-founder Jummy iCare foundation, Ms Daisy Jaja- Princess of Opobo Kingdom and others.