Hannatu Musawa, Okonjo-Iweala, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Ezekwesili, Others Bag Women Making Impact Awards

Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria's Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, Creative Economy receiving the 'Arise Women Making Impact Award' presented by Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the Gala Night on March 31, 2025

“There is an honour and prestige that comes with being a woman. It is a huge honour for me and I hope that all of us will stand as a representation so that all the little girls all over Nigeria will know that they too can thrive and break that glass ceiling”. Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa 

“The greatest thing about women is their ability to be sensitive and emotional but at the same time, courageous and strong." 

Nigeria's Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq has praised Nigerian women for breaking gender barriers nationally and in the global space. 

Hannatu Musawa, at a gala night held at Eko Hotel, Lagos on Monday to honour a remarkable group of Nigerian women to mark the International Women's Month,  expressed gratitude to Arise Group for recognising 65 Women Making Impact.

Receiving her award from former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Barrister Hannatu Musawa emphasized the strength and resilience of women, citing their ability to be both sensitive and courageous.

While hoping that her achievement would inspire young girls across Nigeria to thrive and reach new heights, Musawa said; “It is a huge honour for me in a country like Nigeria, where so many women have broken the glass ceiling to be honoured in this way. The greatest thing about women is their ability to be sensitive and emotional but at the same time, courageous and strong.  

“There is an honour and prestige that comes with being a woman. It is a huge honour for me and I hope that all of us will stand as a representation so that all the little girls all over Nigeria will know that they too can thrive and break that glass ceiling”. 

Musawa, a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, politician, and writer who exemplifies dedication and excellence, added that "the recognition is a testament to the power of women everywhere". 

The Women of Impact Awards recognized 65 outstanding Nigerian women, including Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was applauded for her significant contributions to the World Trade Organization and Nigeria's economic development. Others recognized at the event were H. E. Amina Mohammed, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Obiageli Ezekwesili.

Equally recognized are the Minister of Trade and Investment Ministry Jumoke Oduwole, Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination/Head, Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit (CRDCU), as well as Ojinika Okpe of Arise News. 

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Nneka Ikem Anibeze PhD, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy.